snappy

adjective

snap·​py ˈsna-pē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
snappier; snappiest
Synonyms of snappynext
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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Grab a pretty blouse and snappy loafers to wear for brunch dates on warmer autumn days, then pair them with a denim jacket and slouchy knee-high boots as the weather gets cooler. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 26 Oct. 2026 Seven years after the original fp, Sigma’s FP2 keeps the tiny full-frame formula intact while overhauling nearly everything inside it for snappier stills and much more serious video. — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026 The Echo Show 8 offers room-filling sound, a responsive touch screen with snappy controls, and Amazon's Alexa+ for conversational assistance and intuitive smart home controls. — Andrew Gebhart, PC Magazine, 19 Oct. 2026 The Roy Lichtenstein retrospective at the Whitney Museum is jazzy, bright, snappy, and packed to the rafters. — Jerry Saltz, Vulture, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snappy

Word History

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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