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
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Example Sentences
a car with a snappy engine The show is well-acted, and the dialogue is snappy.
Recent Examples on the Web But Jason Robert Brown’s songs are still incredibly snappy, turning common adolescent experiences like crushes, first kisses and going to horror movies with friends into up-tempo bops. 
Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 These characters really worked by being snappy and finishing each other’s sentences. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 The instrumental portions are snappy and intense, and faster and thicker than her previous work. Dora Segall, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2022 The cast is terrific, the dialogue is snappy, and Logan has the kernel of a great idea here, connecting the teenage slaughter that fills most slashers to the real-world cruelty of conversion camps. Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022 El Folklor has mastered all of the traditional staples, and serves up airy and nicely spiced conchas, chewy marranitos with a tingling gingerbread bite and snappy orejas that deliver irresistible crunch in every bite. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 July 2022 Here are some tips: Use snappy headlines that lure readers. Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The staples are brisket, turkey, pork ribs, pulled pork and Sweet Smoke's own snappy hot links, made with brisket trimmings and pork shoulder. jsonline.com, 21 June 2022 Free of weighty toppings, the crust becomes an extra snappy stage for the cheesy and sodium-packed toppings to converge. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2022 See More
Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 12 Aug. 2022 These characters really worked by being snappy and finishing each other’s sentences. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 12 Aug. 2022 The instrumental portions are snappy and intense, and faster and thicker than her previous work. Dora Segall, SPIN, 5 Aug. 2022 The cast is terrific, the dialogue is snappy, and Logan has the kernel of a great idea here, connecting the teenage slaughter that fills most slashers to the real-world cruelty of conversion camps. Noel Murray, Los Angeles Times, 7 Aug. 2022 El Folklor has mastered all of the traditional staples, and serves up airy and nicely spiced conchas, chewy marranitos with a tingling gingerbread bite and snappy orejas that deliver irresistible crunch in every bite. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 20 July 2022 Here are some tips: Use snappy headlines that lure readers. Ashley Stahl, Forbes, 11 July 2022 The staples are brisket, turkey, pork ribs, pulled pork and Sweet Smoke's own snappy hot links, made with brisket trimmings and pork shoulder. jsonline.com, 21 June 2022 Free of weighty toppings, the crust becomes an extra snappy stage for the cheesy and sodium-packed toppings to converge. Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1746, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Phrases Containing snappy
Kids Definition
snappy
adjective
snap·py ˈsna-pē
snappier; snappiest
1
: full of life : lively
snappy colors
2
: briskly cold : chilly
3
: quick entry 1 sense 1
Come here, and make it snappy.
4
: stylish, smart
a snappy dresser
5
: clever and funny
a snappy remark
snappy
adjective
1
as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion that snappy outfit really should impress your date Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- stylish
- fashionable
- chic
- happening
- smart
- elegant
- fresh
- exclusive
- swish
- sharp
- cool
- trendy
- hip
- swell
- modish
- voguish
- supercool
- graceful
- sophisticated
- handsome
- kicky
- sassy
- in
- saucy
- a la mode
- funky
- spiffy
- edgy
- au courant
- haute
- classy
- dapper
- tasteful
- dashing
- flashy
- à la mode
- natty
- rakish
- flossy
- swank
- posh
- understated
- spruce
- downtown
- dressy
- nobby
- doggish
- ritzy
- refined
- swanky
- dandyish
- haut
- majestic
- chichi
- gallant
- foppish
- doggy
- soigné
- stately
- soignée
- ultracool
- ultrasmart
- ultrasophisticated
- ultrahip
- ultrachic
- dudish
- ultraposh
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- cheesy
- outmoded
- unfashionable
- out
- tacky
- unattractive
- dowdy
- uncool
- sloppy
- inelegant
- unbecoming
- trashy
- tasteless
- unstylish
- slovenly
- graceless
- messy
- unchic
- wrinkled
- untidy
- styleless
- unkempt
- rumpled
- unmodish
- disheveled
- shabby
- frowzy
- dishevelled
- frowsy
- unhandsome
- sleazy
- mussy
2
as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed we tried to avoid her when she was acting snappy, which was all too often Synonyms & Similar Words
- irritable
- fiery
- snappish
- snarky
- waspish
- peevish
- short
- snippy
- testy
- irascible
- petulant
- grumpy
- grouchy
- raspy
- cross
- pettish
- crotchety
- passionate
- crabby
- sensitive
- cranky
- stuffy
- choleric
- snippety
- snarly
- quick-tempered
- ratty
- short-tempered
- pugnacious
- cantankerous
- prickly
- contentious
- surly
- querulous
- ornery
- combative
- perverse
- curmudgeonly
- argumentative
- out of humor
- bellicose
- belligerent
- disagreeable
- bilious
- fretful
- scrappy
- dyspeptic
- sulky
- out of sorts
- tetchy
- off-colored
- huffy
- pouty
- truculent
- quarrelsome
- touchy
- ill-tempered
- sullen
- fractious
- ill-humored
- off-color
- cross-grained
- disputatious
- ill-natured
- bearish
- thin-skinned
- hot-blooded
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- friendly
- sweet
- affable
- cordial
- genial
- amiable
- outgoing
- companionable
- gregarious
- sociable
- agreeable
- extroverted
- easygoing
- extraverted
- carefree
- relaxed
- good-natured
- good-tempered
- patient
- tolerant
- stoical
- stoic
- well-disposed
- uncomplaining
- forbearing
- obliging
- happy-go-lucky
- understanding
- long-suffering
3
as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature typically snappy weather for March Synonyms & Similar Words
- cold
- icy
- freezing
- cool
- chilly
- frigid
- chill
- brisk
- nippy
- crisp
- bitter
- frosty
- shivery
- arctic
- glacial
- numbing
- polar
- chilled
- wintry
- nipping
- cooled
- coolish
- ice-cold
- gelid
- coldish
- bone-chilling
- wintery
- algid
- sharp
- penetrating
- cutting
- invigorating
- bracing
- piercing
- cryogenic
- keen
- subzero
- rigorous
- frozen
- subfreezing
- iced
- frosted
- refrigerated
- ultracold
- unheated
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- hot
- fiery
- fervent
- sizzling
- sultry
- searing
- ardent
- tepid
- fervid
- boiling
- blazing
- torrid
- seething
- glowing
- warm
- warming
- burning
- scorching
- lukewarm
- molten
- broiling
- sweltering
- scalding
- roasting
- igneous
- heated
- warmed
- toasty
- overheated
- ultrahot
- snug
- white-hot
- feverish
- piping hot
- reheated
- red-hot
- summery
- tropical
- flushed
- inflamed
- steamy
- equatorial
- muggy
- enflamed
- canicular
4
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement much snappy repartee at the party celebrating the new art gallery's opening Synonyms & Similar Words
- lively
- energetic
- animated
- brisk
- animate
- active
- cheerful
- bouncing
- zippy
- spirited
- peppy
- playful
- jaunty
- sprightly
- enthusiastic
- perky
- sparky
- jazzy
- vivacious
- frisky
- awake
- racy
- springy
- kinetic
- spanking
- pert
- mettlesome
- gay
- airy
- agile
- vital
- bright
- pizazzy
- up
- spiffy
- pizzazzy
- eager
- dapper
- dashing
- nimble
- spry
- chirpy
- upbeat
- effervescent
- chipper
- buoyant
- sparkly
- alert
- on the go
- bubbly
- exuberant
- nervous
- boisterous
- ebullient
- impish
- keen
- agog
- frolicsome
- wide-awake
- chirrupy
- open-eyed
- skittish
- pixieish
- high-spirited
- high-strung
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- languid
- lackadaisical
- leaden
- listless
- limp
- lazy
- vapid
- sluggish
- lifeless
- inactive
- dead
- spiritless
- inanimate
- indolent
- tired
- languorous
- lethargic
- sleepy
- unambitious
- weary
- languishing
- inert
- stolid
- dull
- boring
- torpid
- phlegmatic
- tedious
- irksome
- apathetic
- impassive
5
as in quick
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy! Synonyms & Similar Words
- quick
- rapid
- brisk
- fast
- galloping
- swift
- zippy
- speedy
- rattling
- hasty
- breakneck
- blistering
- breathless
- whirlwind
- hot
- lightning
- hurried
- rapid-fire
- flying
- fleet
- splitting
- nippy
- fleet-footed
- accelerated
- dizzy
- at speed
- prompt
- expeditious
- rushed
- strong
- vigorous
- ready
- energetic
- quickened
- rush
- breathtaking
- hastened
- strenuous
- high-speed
- ultrafast
- ultrarapid
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- slow
- sluggish
- unhurried
- languid
- pokey
- plodding
- poky
- deliberate
- dragging
- leisurely
- lingering
- crawling
- slowish
- laggard
- late
- measured
- dilatory
- tardy
- dallying
- poking
- dawdling
- dillydallying
- ultraslow
6
as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance the snappy outfits worn by the young, attractive staff at the hotel Synonyms & Similar Words
- smart
- elegant
- stylish
- fashionable
- dapper
- sharp
- natty
- spruce
- formal
- tidy
- chic
- careful
- immaculate
- meticulous
- orderly
- dressy
- modish
- fussy
- spiffed-up
- clean
- fastidious
- dolled up
- pristine
- groomed
- in
- a la mode
- spotless
- combed
- à la mode
- squeaky-clean
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sloppy
- slovenly
- messy
- disheveled
- wrinkled
- unkempt
- frowsy
- rumpled
- dishevelled
- untidy
- shabby
- dirty
- frowzy
- sleazy
- nasty
- uncombed
- filthy
- scruffy
- grimy
- dingy
- grubby
- inelegant
- foul
- unclean
- stained
- mussed
- spotted
- unfashionable
- soiled
- scuzzy
- dowdy
- scroungy
- smirched
- unstylish
- sullied
- scrubby
