What does snappy mean?
Snappy means (informal) Rapid and without delay..
Snappy
/ˈsnæpi/ · adjective
Meaning
(informal) Rapid and without delay..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal) Rapid and without delay.
- (informal) Irritable.
- (informal) Tidy; well-dressed; sharp.
- Chilly, brisk, sharp.
- Tending to snap or bite.
- Clever, catchy.
Example Sentences
a snappy response
Make it snappy!
You're snappy this morning; did you not sleep well?
She, Ellen, was sorry she had spoken so sharp-like to the girl, but after all it wasn’t wonderful that she had been snappy.
Here he is, looking snappy in his brand-new suit.
The niftiest, snappiest slacks you ever saw!
snappy weather; snappy pace; snappy rejoinder
The day was cool and snappy for August, and the Rise all green with a lavish nature. Now we plunged into a deep shade with the boughs lacing each other overhead, and crossed dainty, rustic bridges over the cold trout-streams, the boards giving back the clatter of our horses' feet:[…].
Synonyms for snappy
Antonyms for snappy
Related Words
Word Forms
- snappier
- snappiest
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for snappy?
Common synonyms include fast, immediate, quick, peevish.
What is the opposite of snappy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use snappy in a sentence?
a snappy response
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