First Known Use: 1557
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natty
adjective nat·ty \ˈna-tē\
: very neat and clean
nat·ti·ernat·ti·est
Full Definition of NATTY
: trimly neat and tidy : smart <natty clothes> <a natty dresser>
— nat·ti·ly \ˈna-tə-lē\ adverb
— nat·ti·ness \ˈna-tē-nəs\ noun
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Origin of NATTY
perhaps alteration of earlier netty, from obsolete net neat, clean
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natty
adjective nat·ty \ˈna-tē\
nat·ti·ernat·ti·est
Definition of NATTY for Kids
: very neat, trim, and stylish
— nat·ti·ly \ˈna-tə-lē\ adverb
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