natty

nat·ty | \ ˈna-tē

How to pronounce natty (audio)

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nattier; nattiest

Definition of natty

: trimly neat and tidy : smart natty clothes a natty dresser

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Examples of natty in a Sentence

a soldier in his natty blue uniform He's quite a natty dresser.

Recent Examples on the Web Ford v Ferrari is a natty diversion that earns every inch of its right to be seen big. — Stephanie Zacharek, Time, "A Gorgeous Ford v Ferrari Demands a Drive to the Theater," 15 Nov. 2019 Yet his natty dress, uplifting talk of progress and cutting wit speak of upward mobility. — The Economist, "IndiaIndia is stumbling because of its prime minister’s failure to curb his darker side," 24 Oct. 2019 If his writing fell somewhat out of fashion, in late midlife Mr. Tosches cut a distinctive figure in that below-14th Street world, his natty dress inevitably commented upon by interviewers. — Neil Genzlinger, New York Times, "Nick Tosches, 69, Fiery Music Writer and Biographer, Dies," 20 Oct. 2019 The newest Eagles wore the coolest hats — a gambler’s top hat for country legend Vince Gill, a natty bowler for Deacon Frey. — Alex Pappademas, Los Angeles Times, "Welcome to the ‘Hotel California’ review: In Vegas, the Eagles perform their definitive album," 30 Sep. 2019 Classics prevailed in the form of natty three-piece suits and narrow neckties at French brand Celine under creative director Hedi Slimane. — Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "The Men’s Trends You Might Actually Want to Wear in 2020," 28 June 2019 Vivienne Benesch’s jolly, natty-looking staging at the Folger Theatre comes mostly as a relief. — Washington Post, "13 things to do in the D.C. area this week," 10 June 2019 The couple, with Monster in a natty blue jacket and matching leash, walked to City Hall from their home in the Mission District. — SFChronicle.com, "City Hall weddings: Public displays of devotion," 7 June 2019 Gurung, wearing a natty black-and-white houndstooth suit from the Japanese label Mister Gentleman, is having a ball at Tasaki, which specializes in Akoya pearls. — Mark Holgate, Vogue, "Prabal Gurung Wore a Pearl Earring to His Dinner Celebrating Tasaki’s New London Store," 8 Mar. 2019

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22 Nov 2019

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“Natty.” The Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster Inc., https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nattily. Accessed 5 December 2019.

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