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adjective

ˈnif-tē How to pronounce nifty (audio)
Definition of niftynext
as in wonderful
of the very best kind that popcorn popper is nifty

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nifty

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noun

1
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood

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as in beauty
something very good of its kind that joke was a nifty

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Recent Examples of nifty
Adjective
Following behind that model is the Tambour Spin Time Air Antipode, which shows off a pretty nifty feat. — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 8 Sep. 2026 However, Guerrero made a nifty slide to avoid Carter Jensen’s tag. — Kansas City Star, 6 Sep. 2026 Your messaging threads are getting prettier and more useful, and those nifty Motion Assist dots that began appearing last week are rolling out widely. — Ryan Whitwam, ArsTechnica, 1 Sep. 2026 Don’t discount the buses Speaking of traveling above ground, the Paris bus network is quite nifty as well. — Matt Ortile, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for nifty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
  1. wonderful
  2. joke
  3. beauty
  4. excellent
  5. laugh
  6. dream
  7. awesome
  8. funny
Adjective
  • Guests have access to the wonderful 18-hole course next door.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • With the Moon in your sign opposing Venus in your partnership zone, affection could feel wonderful one minute and intrusive the next.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • The joke refers to Sheeran’s appearance on Chicken Shop Date in November 2021, when Dimoldenberg met the singer at Sam’s Chicken in London.
    — Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Sep. 2026
  • Thank God for both Jane Wickline and Jeremy Culhane stopping by the desk for funny, clear, and joke-heavy characters.
    — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of joke
Noun
  • Fontanez is certainly striking while the iron is hot, as interest in men’s beauty continues to rise at a rapid clip.
    — Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Why Shop With Us Irene Richardson is an editor at InStyle, covering fashion and beauty trends.
    — Irene Richardson, InStyle, 29 Sep. 2026
Definition of beauty
Adjective
  • Longbridge is an excellent option, especially for those looking to save money.
    — Liz Knueven,Kelsey Neubauer, CNBC, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Pricing for the conversion starts at 100,000 euros, or roughly $113,670, but does not include the donor 944, which runs around $60,000 in excellent condition, according to Hagerty.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • This autumn, there are plenty of comedians rounding the country, all primed to provide you with boundless laughs.
    — Justin Klawans, TheWeek, 1 Oct. 2026
  • This laugh-out-loud picture book will delight young readers (and anyone else who’d like several hundred puppies).
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of laugh
Noun
  • In the end, injuries not only ended that dream but tanked his case for a third consecutive MVP as well.
    — Maddie Lee, Los Angeles Times, 27 Sep. 2026
  • The One Battle After Another star walked the turquoise carpet at Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California, in a creation from Zuhair Murad’s fall/winter 2026 couture collection that will haunt your dreams in the best way possible.
    — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 27 Sep. 2026
Definition of dream
Adjective
  • Technology is at the heart of facials, especially, from a skin analysis machine and facial sculpting wand to a cryotherapy mask that was positively icy—but also awesome—at -4 degrees Fahrenheit.
    — Kathryn Romeyn, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Besides its unique quirks, the Tab A1 Plus offers some awesome AI add-ons to boost your productivity, fantastic 8MP cameras and speakers for video calls, and ultra-smooth performance.
    — Kelsey Fogarty, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of awesome
Noun
  • Another thing Rylo’s got going for him is his penchant for being laugh-out-loud funny.
    — Drew Millard, Pitchfork, 17 July 2026
  • Lowbrow sources such as Sunday funnies, B movies, and advertisements are present but are more diffuse, rarely coalescing into obvious quotation.
    — Jeremy Lybarger, Artforum, 2 June 2026
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“Nifty.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nifty. Accessed 5 Oct. 2026.

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