How to Use snappy in a Sentence

snappy

adjective
  • The show is well-acted, and the dialogue is snappy.
  • Some apps, such as Mail, get snappy new icons.
    — Edward Mendelson, PC Magazine, 15 Sep. 2025
  • The guns feel as snappy as ever, too.
    — George Yang, Space.com, 15 June 2026
  • Inside each of us is a song, a few choice lines, a snappy tune.
    — Mark Woolsey, ajc, 3 Mar. 2020
  • Check for snappy stems and fresh edges that aren’t all floppy with age.
    — Dylan Rupert, Bon Appetit, 23 June 2017
  • The new calls, some for the same old concepts, are quick and snappy.
    — Jarrett Bell, USA TODAY, 13 June 2019
  • The tiger shrimp were fine for novices — tender, big, and snappy.
    — Craig Laban, Philly.com, 5 Apr. 2018
  • Folks who get snappy with a disc of shiny plastic from a jewel case.
    — New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026
  • Soft ice cream, snappy shell and the here-and-there crunch and melt of the chocolate flakes.
    — Dorie Greenspan, New York Times, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Bish enjoys the snappy two-seater, and not just in fair weather.
    — Laura Lane, USA Today, 12 Nov. 2025
  • The host has this idea of a long, skinny mic and a cool suit and a snappy batter.
    — Emily Longeretta, Variety, 19 May 2026
  • For ladies, the snappy, short tri-colored parka.
    — The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
  • The dialogue is snappy and funny, and the cast is a treat to watch.
    — Samantha Bakall, OregonLive.com, 16 Jan. 2018
  • The snappy shoes can also be thrown in the washing machine for easy cleanup.
    — Catherine Garcia, theweek, 21 Jan. 2024
  • The touch screen is snappy, and the menu system is easy to navigate.
    — Tom O'Brien, National Geographic, 24 Nov. 2019
  • Performance is snappy, and the battery lasts a day and a half.
    — Josie Colt, WIRED, 31 May 2018
  • Gaming also feels snappy thanks to its very low input lag, which is rare at this price.
    — PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2025
  • Well…they’ll be a little snappier, too.
    — Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • The touch screen is snappy, and the menu system is simple to navigate.
    — Mark Thiessen, National Geographic, 25 Nov. 2020
  • The Lucky Chow host grows the snappiest snap peas, and the views aren’t bad either.
    — Hilary Cadigan, Bon Appétit, 13 Sep. 2019
  • Our jackfruit barbecue is tangy, hearty, and dressed with snappy cabbage slaw.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 28 June 2026
  • The burgers are made from brisket trimmings, and the snappy sausages are half pork shoulder and half brisket trimmings.
    — Carol Deptolla, Journal Sentinel, 29 June 2022
  • Crack the egg and swirl your spoon, and the broth becomes a creamy backdrop to the snappy vegetables and the earthy morels.
    — Seamus Mullen, Bon Appetit, 25 June 2018
  • Switcheroo is all snappy disco, clownish house, and musical sight gags.
    — Pitchfork, 4 Dec. 2025
  • And even with more than 2,000 games in my library, these sorting changes are snappy.
    — Hayden Dingman, PCWorld, 17 Sep. 2019
  • There are a few things audiences shouldn’t worry about during the course of a snappy crime caper.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026
  • The show wraps up with images of snappy dressers from Milan and New York.
    — Brenda Cronin, WSJ, 1 June 2018
  • The cream cheese is tangy, the satiny cheese sauce is snappy, the bacon is smoky and the chives add a burst of color and sweet onion flavor.
    — Morgan Hines, USA TODAY, 6 Feb. 2023
  • Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.
    — PC Magazine, 9 Oct. 2025
  • Speeds feel snappy for streaming and cloud backups, and the price stays reasonable even with extras.
    — Jade Chung-Lee, PC Magazine, 8 Oct. 2025

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