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

The field of view is a bit narrow at 78 degrees, but the autofocus is pretty snappy. —Julian Chokkattu, WIRED, 20 Dec. 2024

As a playwright, Headland tends toward snappy dialogue and debaucherous behavior, the former well on display here, while the latter stays, perhaps appropriately for the Dahls’ sensibilities, offstage. —Jackson McHenry, Vulture, 12 Dec. 2024

But the most impactful video publishers are frequently people who work from home on their own, shaping the news cycle one snappy clip at a time. —Brian Stelter, CNN, 28 Oct. 2024

This lender also makes application decisions as quickly as just a few hours, an obvious draw for those looking for snappy decisions. —Jasmin Suknanan, CNBC, 17 Oct. 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