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

Nilles proved herself both fierce and precise behind the kit, unpacking every nuance of Peart’s playing, from her fluid waves of tom-tom fills to her snappy hi-hat work. —Melissa Ruggieri, USA Today, 8 June 2026

The Royal Bermuda Yacht Club is clean, lithe, and snappy. —Jeremy Repanich, Robb Report, 6 June 2026

Ferragamo interior design-darling Michele Bonan has gone for an fresh yet elegant mod-nautical look for the rooms; blue and white striped carpeting, cream headboards, curtains, and bedspreads trimmed in snappy navy, jazzy blue, and white checked chair coverings. —Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026

Pickles are the perfect snappy and salty vehicle for a filling of cream cheese, cheddar, and diced jalapeños. —Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 May 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