adjective
snappy
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adjective
1
Quick and to the point, often used approvingly.
"The ad campaign had a snappy new slogan."
2
Irritable or quick to speak sharply.
"He gets snappy when he's hungry."
3
Smart and stylish in appearance.
"He showed up in a snappy new suit."
How to Use Snappy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDepending on context: quick and catchy, irritable, or sharply dressed.
Common mistake
Context matters a lot here — "a snappy reply" could mean a witty comeback or a curt, annoyed one.
Common pairings
snappy dresser
snappy comeback
get snappy
Word Forms
snappier comparative, snappiest superlative
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Etymology
From snap + the adjective-forming suffix -y.