snappy

adjective
UK: /ˈsnæpi/
US: /ˈsnæpi/

  1. Quick and energetic.

    1. The music was snappy and fun to dance to.
    2. She gave a snappy answer, clearly wanting to end the conversation quickly.

  2. Dressed in a stylish and modern way.

    1. He always looks snappy in his new suit.
    2. That's a snappy outfit; where did you buy such a stylish coat?

  3. Irritable or bad-tempered.

    1. He's been a bit snappy since he started the new job.
    2. Don't be so snappy with me; I'm just trying to help you find your keys.

Synonyms

irritable lively testy stylish brisk
snappy adverb

  1. In a quick, energetic, or irritable manner.

    1. She answered snappy, surprising her polite friends.
    2. The dog snapped snappy at the mailman, scaring him unexpectedly.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "snappy" in English means: Quick and energetic., Dressed in a stylish and modern way., Irritable or bad-tempered..

The phonetic transcription of "snappy" is /ˈsnæpi/ in British English and /ˈsnæpi/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "snappy": irritable, lively, testy, stylish, brisk.

Example usage of "snappy": "The music was snappy and fun to dance to.". More examples on the page.