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

Manheim, the son of actress Cathryn Manheim, showed his musical chops over the course of four Zombies movies, the popular franchise that combines the undead with snappy songs about being in love and an outsider. —Borys Kit, HollywoodReporter, 7 Jan. 2026

Despite the snappy interiors, replete with a mural, crimson paint and a wall of soaring floor-to-ceiling windows (ideal for people watching while adding heaps of natural light to the space), the soul of Tacos Los Cholos remains untouched. —Brock Keeling, Oc Register, 6 Jan. 2026

Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer became an Emmy-winning cult sensation, with fans obsessing over every battle, outfit, love triangle, and snappy Buffy-ism. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026

Dante Moore has a snappy release, which makes the ball jump out of his hand with velocity. —Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026

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