snappy

snap·py

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [snap-ee]
- /ˈsnæp i/
- /ˈsnæp.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [snap-ee]
- /ˈsnæp i/

Definitions of snappy word

abbreviation Technical meaning of SNAPPY Snappy Video Snapshot 4
adjective snappy apt to snap or bite; snappish, as a dog. 2
adjective snappy impatient or irritable, as a person or a reply. 2
adjective snappy snapping or crackling in sound, as a fire. 2
adjective snappy Informal. crisp, smart, lively, brisk, etc.: Only snappy people get ahead in this world. 2
idioms snappy make it snappy, Slang. to speed up; hurry. 1

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Origin of snappy

First appearance:

before 1740

One of the 48% newest English words

First recorded in 1740-50; snap + -y1

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Parts of speech for Snappy

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Snappy

snappy popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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Synonyms for snappy

adj snappy

abrupt — An abrupt change or action is very sudden, often in a way which is unpleasant.
alacritous — cheerful readiness, promptness, or willingness: We accepted the invitation with alacrity.
algid — chilly or cold
animated — Someone who is animated or who is having an animated conversation is lively and is showing their feelings.
antarctic — The Antarctic is the area around the South Pole.

adjective snappy

acetose — Sour like vinegar; acetous.
coldish — Somewhat cold.
complaining — to express dissatisfaction, pain, uneasiness, censure, resentment, or grief; find fault: He complained constantly about the noise in the corridor.
cool — Something that is cool has a temperature which is low but not very low.
crabby — Someone who is crabby is bad-tempered and unpleasant to people.

All 123 Synonyms of snappy