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snappy
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  1. snappy
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snap·py

adjective \ˈsna-pē\
snap·pi·ersnap·pi·est

Definition of SNAPPY

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: snappish 1
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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>
— snap·pi·ly \ˈsna-pə-lē\ adverb
— snap·pi·ness \ˈsna-pē-nəs\ noun
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Examples of SNAPPY

  1. a car with a snappy engine
  2. The show is well-acted, and the dialogue is snappy.

First Known Use of SNAPPY

1746

Related to SNAPPY

Synonyms
à la mode (also a la mode), au courant, chic, cool [slang], exclusive, fashionable, fresh [slang], happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish
Antonyms
dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish

Rhymes with SNAPPY

nappy, scrappy

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