snappy

1 of 2

adjective

snap·​py ˈsna-pē 

snappier; snappiest

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 

adverb

snappiness

ˈsna-pē-nəs 

noun

snappiness

2 of 2

noun

snap·​pi·​ness -pēnə̇s 

-pin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being snappy

Synonyms of snappy

Adjective

• stylish
• fashionable
• happening
• chic

Examples of snappy in a Sentence

Adjective

a car with a snappy engine

The show is well-acted, and the dialogue is snappy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Both promise solid battery life and snappy performance for everyday tasks. — New Atlas, 22 Sep. 2026

Finally, nab 38% off the Roku Streaming Stick 4K with Dolby Vision, making sharp streaming portable and snappy for under $50. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 22 Sep. 2026

This snappy spanning entry is INFINITE SCROLL, a debut answer. — Sean McGowan, New York Times, 17 Sep. 2026

His work ranged from the muffled light and shadow of his early landscapes to the snappy glamour of his fashion photography and celebrity portraits (Greta Garbo, Charlie Chaplin, Anna May Wong). — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 13 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing snappy

• look snappy
• make it snappy

Rhymes for snappy

• chappie
• happy
• nappy
• pappy
• sappy
• scrappy
• unhappy

Kids Definition

snappy

adjective

snap·​py ˈsnap-ē 

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 

adverb