snappy

adjective

snap·​py ˈsna-pē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
snappier; snappiest
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 adverb
snappiness noun

Examples of snappy in a Sentence

a car with a snappy engine The show is well-acted, and the dialogue is snappy.
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Still, Paradise is a generally engaging show, carried a long way by stars Sterling K. Brown, James Marsden and Julianne Nicholson, plus some snappy, if slightly overwritten, dialogue. Daniel Fienberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Jan. 2025 It’s built on a SATA III connection, meaning faster boot-ups and snappy program loads, so no more waiting around. Juhi Wadia, PCMAG, 23 Jan. 2025 It’s often noted that TikTok played a major role in the online shift from text to video, changing the shape of memes, as the snappy, often-anonymous witticisms of Twitter were steadily replaced by intimate close-ups of TikTokers monologuing in their bedrooms. Dani Di Placido, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025 The snappy Android tablet is great for carrying out typical tablet tasks, like video chatting and streaming, thanks in part to a sharp 11-inch display and an excellent speaker array. Sheena Vasani, The Verge, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for snappy 

Word History

First Known Use

1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of snappy was in 1746

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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/snappy. Accessed 28 Jan. 2025.

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snappy

adjective
snap·​py ˈsnap-ē How to pronounce snappy (audio)
snappier; snappiest
1
2
a
: quickly made or done
b
: full of life : lively
c
: briskly cold
d
: stylish, smart
a snappy dresser
snappily adverb

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