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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Portillo’s chili cheese dog ignores Windy City convention, pairing a snappy, all-beef frank and pillowy poppy seed bun with a generous swipe of hearty chili and slice of American cheese. — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 30 July 2026 And don’t forget the MagSafe 3 charging port for extra snappy power-ups and connectivity. — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 29 July 2026 Each level is typically just a couple minutes long, which helps keep things snappy. — Jay Peters, The Verge, 18 July 2026 Wear it with a jean jacket and slouchy boots for running errands, or dress it up with snappy loafers and a cute cardigan for the office. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 16 July 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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