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Definition of snappy

snappy

/ˈsnæp.i/
snap · py
Adverb:snappily
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snappy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Cleverly concise, lively, and energetic; done or acting quickly and briskly.

Example

"The advertising agency came up with a snappy slogan that immediately caught the public's attention."

2

Irritable and inclined to speak sharply or impatiently; (of an animal) prone to biting abruptly.

Example

"Lack of sleep made him unusually snappy with his colleagues during the morning briefing."

3

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance or dress.

Example

"He was known around the office as a snappy dresser who always wore tailored suits and polished shoes."

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• Rhymes for snappy

• Nearby Words

snapping turtle
snappish
snappishly
snappy
snapshooter
snapshot
snare

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 17th century, formed from the verb 'snap' (probably of Middle Dutch or Middle Low German origin, meaning to seize quickly or bite) combined with the adjectival suffix '-y'.

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