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natty

/ˈnæt.i/
nat · ty
Adverb:nattily
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• adjective

1

Smart, trim, and fashionable in appearance or dress.

Example

"The grandfather arrived at the wedding looking extraordinarily natty in his tailored three-piece suit and silk tie."

2

Cleverly designed, deft, or neatly executed.

Example

"The carpenter came up with a natty little storage solution that fit seamlessly beneath the staircase."

3

Having achieved muscular development without the use of performance-enhancing drugs or anabolic steroids (used in bodybuilding and fitness slang).

Example

"He competed exclusivamente in drug-tested federations and was proud of his status as a natty athlete."

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• Rhymes for natty

• Nearby Words

natter
nattily
natto
natty
natural
naturalism
naturalist

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 18th century as British slang, 'natty' is likely a dialectal alteration of 'netty', which itself derived from the adjective 'neat'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Natty. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/natty
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