snappy
word
/ˈsnæpi/
SNA-pee
/snˈæpi/
SNA-pee
Definition
'Snappy' describes something fast, stylish, or said in a short and clever way. It can also mean a person who is quick-tempered or uses sharp words.
Usage & Nuances
Often informal. Use for speech ('snappy comments'), fashion ('snappy dresser'), or short writing ('snappy headline'). Sometimes means 'irritable' when about a person's mood. Not for physical things like weather or tools.
Spanish: rápido - a la moda - corto y directoPortuguese (BR): rápido - estiloso - direto e objetivoPortuguese (PT): rápido - estiloso - direto e concisoChinese (Simplified): 干脆的 - 敏捷的 - 时髦的Chinese (Traditional): 俐落的 - 敏捷的 - 時髦的Hindi: तीखा - तेज़ - आकर्षकArabic: حاد (في الكلام) - سريع - أنيقBengali: ঝকঝকে - চটপটে (কথা/স্বভাব) - তীক্ষ্ণ (উত্তর বা মন্তব্য)Russian: яркий (одежда, стиль) - острый (ответ, комментарий) - раздражительный (о человеке)Japanese: おしゃれな - キレのある - 短気なVietnamese: bảnh bao - dí dỏm (trả lời) - cáu kỉnhKorean: 멋진 - 재치 있는 - 신경질적인Turkish: çarpıcı - hazırcevap (cevap/mizah) - alıngan (kişi)Urdu: نفاست سے پہنا ہوا - تیز طرار (جواب یا کلام) - چڑچڑا (شخص)Indonesian: modis - tajam (jawaban) - cepat marah
Example Sentences
He's always wearing snappy suits.
basic
She gave a snappy answer in class.
basic
The article had a snappy title.
basic
She can get snappy when she's tired.
natural
Give me a snappy summary of the meeting.
natural
That was a pretty snappy comeback!
natural