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

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But through a genuine script by Toby Harvard (based on a story by him and Timpson), Fisher looks and sounds believably at ease with Mildred’s beyond-her-years snappy sophistication, while managing to hold onto her youthful innocence and spirit. —Tomris Laffly, Variety, 27 Sep. 2024

The result is a snappier response that just sounds more nimble and agile. —Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024

Matthew did such a smart job taking a 420-page book and condensing it into a snappy two-hour rom-com. —Nicole Fell, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Aug. 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