nifty
word
Definition
Describes something clever, useful, or attractive, especially in a simple or appealing way. Often used informally.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, often positive. Used with gadgets, solutions, or ideas ('nifty gadget', 'nifty idea'). Not typically used in formal writing. In British or Australian English, can sound a bit dated or playful.
Spanish: ingenioso - útil (informal)Portuguese (BR): esperto - prático - bacana (informal)Portuguese (PT): jeitoso - prático - porreiro (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 巧妙的 - 实用的Chinese (Traditional): 巧妙的 - 實用的Hindi: बढ़िया - उपयोगी (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: ذكي - عملي (عامية)Bengali: চালাক - দারুণ - আকর্ষণীয়Russian: ловкий - изящный - классныйJapanese: 便利な - おしゃれな - すてきなVietnamese: tiện lợi - hữu ích - hay hoKorean: 기발한 - 멋진 - 유용한Turkish: zeki - kullanışlı - havalıUrdu: چالاک - زبردست - دلکشIndonesian: cerdas - keren - praktis
Example Sentences
Check out this nifty backpack—it has a built-in charger.
natural
That's a nifty trick!
basic
She bought a nifty little lamp for her desk.
basic
This app has a nifty feature for organizing photos.
basic
That was a nifty way to solve the problem.
natural
I found a nifty shortcut to avoid the traffic downtown.
natural