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nifty

[nif-tee] / ˈnɪf ti /
ADJECTIVE
marvelous
Synonyms
STRONGEST
dandy excellent neat stylish terrific
WEAK
chic clever cool enjoyable groovy keen peachy pleasing quick sharp smart spruce super swell
Antonyms
STRONGEST
bad inferior poor second-rate
WEAK
displeasing unhandy unpleasant

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Through methods like search engine optimization and other nifty page-ranking subterfuge, this nonverified content climbs to the top of search results and people’s consciousness.

From Slate • Mar. 28, 2026

She got a nifty long pass from her teammate Taylor Heise and saw space.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 20, 2026

China's insatiable appetite for durians has shaped up to be a nifty diplomatic tool.

From BBC • Jan. 10, 2026

Not that “Eternity,” after a plot swerve that had this viewer fooled, doesn’t find a nifty way to stick its heartfelt landing.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

Pro bono is a nifty term for “free.”

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers

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