Nifty
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈnɪfti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Nifty is an adjective meaning (colloquial, somewhat dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial, often in an impressively clever way.
Meaning
(colloquial, somewhat dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial, often in an impressively clever way.
More Meanings
- (colloquial, somewhat dated) Stylish.
- (colloquial, dated) A possibly risqué comic story or anecdote.
- (colloquial, dated) A trick.
Example Sentences
You look nifty in that jacket.
The niftiest, snappiest slacks you ever saw!
a nifty trick for reducing your household energy bill
Because some of the stories that the Sultana told are nifties, the plays are sometimes edited. This facilitates production and eliminates a lot of questions from the kids when they get home.
Word Forms
- niftier
- niftiest
- nifties
Synonyms for nifty
Depending on context, synonyms include keen, good, cool, great, swell, dandy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include neat, slap-up, corking, bang-up, dandy, great.
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Sources & Attribution
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