English Explanatory Dictionary

snappy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Rapid and without delay.
  2. Irritable.
  3. Tidy; well-dressed; sharp.
  4. Chilly, brisk, sharp.
  5. Tending to snap or bite.
  6. Clever, catchy.

Pronunciation

/ˈsnæpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-snappy.wav

Word forms

snappy snappier snappiest

Etymology

From snap + -y.

Synonyms

fast immediate quick peevish testy tetchy nippy parky

Derived words

look snappy make it snappy snappily snappiness snappy gum snazzy
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