snappy

1 of 2

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

snappiness

2 of 2

noun

snap·​pi·​ness -pēnə̇s 

-pin-

plural -es

: the quality or state of being snappy

Synonyms of snappy

Adjective

• stylish
• fashionable
• happening
• chic

Examples of snappy in a Sentence

Adjective

a car with a snappy engine

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

The rhythm section and guitar work can get raw at times, more like a rock band than a snappy jazz combo. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 2 Nov. 2026

Siri on the Mini 2 is much snappier than on the first-gen Mini, regularly responding in under three seconds. — Jennifer Pattison Tuohy, The Verge, 1 Nov. 2026

Coffee, briefcases, snappy repartee with a whiff of cynicism — where are Bradley Whitford and Allison Janney? — Sara Holdren, Vulture, 30 Oct. 2026

Despite its 15-meter wingspan, the Alia feels snappy, its fly-by-wire system automatically coordinating aileron and rudder inputs. — IEEE Spectrum, 28 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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