Snappy | Definition of snappy by Merriam-Webster

Full Definition of SNAPPY

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: snappish 1

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a : quickly made or done <a snappy decision>

b : marked by vigor or liveliness <snappy dialogue>

c : briskly cold

d : stylish, smart <a snappy dresser>

— snap·pi·ly \ˈsna-pə-lē\ adverb

— snap·pi·ness \ˈsna-pē-nəs\ noun

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Synonyms: à la mode (also a la mode), au courant, chic, cool [slang], exclusive, fashionable, fresh [slang], happening, hip, in, modish, sharp, smart, stylish, supercool, swell, swish, trendy, voguish

Antonyms: dowdy, out, outmoded, styleless, unchic, uncool, unfashionable, unmodish, unstylish

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: full of life : lively <snappy colors>

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: briskly cold : chilly

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: ¹quick 1 <Come here, and make it snappy.>

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: stylish, smart <a snappy dresser>

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: clever and funny <a snappy remark>

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