snappy

adjective

snap·​py ˈsna-pē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
snappier; snappiest
Synonyms of snappynext
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 adverb
snappiness noun

Examples of snappy in a Sentence

a car with a snappy engine The show is well-acted, and the dialogue is snappy.
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But while writer-directors Aks (who also stars) and Steve Pinder never quite find a second level to the film’s central joke, the snappy execution makes up for what might otherwise feel tossed off. Joe Reid, Vulture, 10 Mar. 2026 Folks who get snappy with a disc of shiny plastic from a jewel case. New Atlas, 6 Mar. 2026 Swap your flats for snappy red kitten heels for height and a pop of color, and finish with a statement earring (these knotted studs are just $10 on Amazon). Malia Griggs, Glamour, 3 Mar. 2026 There are a few things audiences shouldn’t worry about during the course of a snappy crime caper. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 18 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for snappy

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of snappy was in 1746

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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snappy. Accessed 13 Mar. 2026.

Kids Definition

snappy

adjective
snap·​py ˈsnap-ē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
snappier; snappiest
1
2
a
: quickly made or done
b
: full of life : lively
c
: briskly cold
d
: stylish, smart
a snappy dresser
snappily adverb

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