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

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

The dense dialogue is still snappy, the cinematography is still crisp, and the cast is still game. —Ben Travers, IndieWire, 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