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Snappy

//ˈsnæpi// adj, slang

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Rapid and without delay. informal

    "a snappy response"

  2. 2
    Irritable. informal

    "You're snappy this morning; did you not sleep well?"

  3. 3
    Tidy; well-dressed; sharp. informal

    "Here he is, looking snappy in his brand-new suit."

  4. 4
    Chilly, brisk, sharp.

    "snappy weather; snappy pace; snappy rejoinder"

  5. 5
    Tending to snap or bite.

    "a snappy dog"

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  1. 6
    Clever, catchy.

    "a snappy motto"

Adjective
  1. 1
    quick and energetic wordnet
  2. 2
    marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners wordnet
  3. 3
    apt to speak irritably wordnet
  4. 4
    pleasantly cold and invigorating wordnet
  5. 5
    smart and fashionable wordnet

Etymology

From snap + -y.

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