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adjective

ˈnif-tē How to pronounce nifty (audio)
Definition of niftynext
as in excellent
of the very best kind that popcorn popper is nifty

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nifty

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noun

1
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood

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as in beauty
something very good of its kind that joke was a nifty

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Recent Examples of nifty
Adjective
There’s no wonder or dread in this future — just the resigned acceptance that nothing is remarkable, despite all the nifty gadgets everyone has. — Los Angeles Times, 24 July 2026 Moon then chipped a nifty shot over Sacramento goalkeeper Danny Vitiello before sprinting to the corner kick flag and delivering a flying karate kick that snapped the pole at its base. — Idaho Statesman, 12 July 2026 The second season of With Love, Meghan was once again brimming with nifty hosting tips, yummy recipes, and (most importantly) stellar outfit inspiration. — Averi Baudler, PEOPLE, 11 July 2026 The rumor mill about who will take the mantle (or gun, cool car, and nifty gadgets) is currently swirling with leading names, including Callum Turner, Harris Dickinson, and Jacob Elordi. — Emily Maskell, IndieWire, 10 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for nifty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
  1. excellent
  2. joke
  3. beauty
  4. wonderful
  5. laugh
  6. dream
  7. awesome
  8. funny
Adjective
  • Simashev is excellent defensively and on retrievals and tilts the ice in his favor.
    — Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
  • As far as pop stars who happen to also be thoughtful and excellent songwriters go, Kahan is in the upper ranks.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • There are moments, say at a fan’s family home in Casablanca, when a joke gets lost in translation.
    — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
  • And then there’s the Ren Faire episode, where a McPoyle brothers’ cameo portends a closing joke so distressing my innocent little brain rejected all the warnings of its arrival.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of joke
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  • For the latest fashion, beauty and luxury insights, as well as exclusive discounts sent straight to your inbox, sign up here for the Vogue Business newsletter.
    — Vogue Business Team, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Most beauty products carry an expiration date or a PAO (Period After Opening) symbol that tells you how long the formula is safe once opened.
    — Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of beauty
Adjective
  • There’s this wonderful character in the book, Lucky’s childhood friend [Steph].
    — Brian Davids, HollywoodReporter, 20 Aug. 2026
  • Toronto is a wonderful city, and this will be a Saturday night game featuring Sidney Crosby in the place for hockey.
    — Josh Yohe, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • Gone was the terror of wondering if the piece that was about to air was going to get big enough laughs from the live audience.
    — Merrill Markoe, Deadline, 21 Aug. 2026
  • But that blend of raucous laughs (OK, well, some raucous laughs, some mere attempts at them) and real world concerns makes for an uneasy watch, ping-ponging between moods and tones in unpredictable ways.
    — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of laugh
Noun
  • There had been little doubt Cristobal left a great situation at Oregon, but his dream job, the top rung for him, was always in Coral Gables.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 16 Aug. 2026
  • But Jack and Chris, finally, must have been a dream come true.
    — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 16 Aug. 2026
Definition of dream
Adjective
  • Quarterback Bear Bachmeier was awesome as a true freshman last year and can be the type of player to take the Cougars to the next level.
    — Dan Santaromita, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026
  • And to have everything that happened in between was awesome, too.
    — LaMond Pope, Chicago Tribune, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of awesome
Noun
  • Another thing Rylo’s got going for him is his penchant for being laugh-out-loud funny.
    — Drew Millard, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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