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

Flex resistance is progressive against the shin without collapsing or folding, and return-to-center is snappy. —Outside Editors, Outside Online, 11 Nov. 2024

Loading and editing Illustrator files was just as snappy as doing the same on the MacBook Pro M2 Max, as were the usual doom scrolling, browser tab hoarding, and other things that enhance your productivity and take it away at the same time. —Antonio G. Di Benedetto, The Verge, 30 Oct. 2024

The dynamic range is outstanding and the autofocus is plenty snappy. —Scott Gilbertson, WIRED, 10 Oct. 2024

From smooth soups to snappy salad dressings, the Turelar Immersion Blender Set should be a welcome addition to any home cook. —Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 9 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