snappy

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

Synonyms of snappy

• stylish
• fashionable
• happening
• chic

Examples of snappy in a Sentence

a car with a snappy engine

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

Recent Examples on the Web

These French green beans are thin and crisp, and their snappy texture complements anything from a simple topping of almonds to a full-on Thanksgiving casserole. —Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Nov. 2025

This snappy set is begging to be paired with your fave sunglasses to create a mysteriously cool look this fall. —Caroline Hughes, Travel + Leisure, 31 Oct. 2025

Faster storage means snappier performance, shorter load times, and better energy efficiency, not to mention contributing directly to better user productivity. —PC Magazine, 18 Oct. 2025

Well…they’ll be a little snappier, too. —Andrew Nusca, Fortune, 16 Oct. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

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