snappy

adjective

snap·​py ˈsna-pē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
snappier; snappiest
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1
: snappish sense 1
2
a
: quickly made or done
a snappy decision
b
: marked by vigor or liveliness
snappy dialogue
c
: briskly cold
d
: stylish, smart
a snappy dresser
snappily
ˈsna-pə-lē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
adverb
snappiness
ˈsna-pē-nəs How to pronounce snappy (audio)
noun

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a car with a snappy engine The show is well-acted, and the dialogue is snappy.
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The guns feel as snappy as ever, too. — George Yang, Space.com, 15 June 2026 Our jackfruit barbecue is tangy, hearty, and dressed with snappy cabbage slaw. — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026 That’s thanks to the show’s terrific cast, of course, but the actors are given a lot to work with in the smart, snappy scripts. — Jennifer Ouellette, ArsTechnica, 21 June 2026 In the past, nWave films tended to be all about snappy dialogs and babbling protagonists. — Kevin Giraud, Variety, 21 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for snappy

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First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of snappy was in 1746

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snappy

adjective
snap·​py ˈsnap-ē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
snappier; snappiest
1
: snappish sense 1
2
a
: quickly made or done
b
: full of life : lively
c
: briskly cold
d
: stylish, smart
a snappy dresser
snappily
ˈsnap-ə-lē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
adverb

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