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

• à la mode
• a la mode
• au courant
• chic
• cool [slang]
• exclusive
• fashionable
• fresh [slang]
• happening
• hip
• in
• modish
• sharp
• smart
• stylish
• supercool
• swell
• swish
• trendy
• voguish

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

While a Daiquiri is snappy, the Daisy de Santiago is garish. —Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 8 Aug. 2024

That’s thanks in part to a snappy MediaTek Dimensity 9000 processor, 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of base storage, along with an impressive quad-speaker system with support for Dolby Atmos. —Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 4 Aug. 2024

Some on social media said the graphics — from the players to the realistic-looking turf — looked exceptional, while others lauded the game's snappy and responsive controls. —Kalhan Rosenblatt, NBC News, 17 July 2024

The switches have decent travel and resistance, making for a snappy experience. —Mark Knapp, PCMAG, 10 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing snappy

• look snappy
• make it snappy

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