Definitions

snappy

[snap-ee] / ˈsnæp i /

ADJECTIVE

nasty, irritable

Synonyms

WEAK

cross disagreeable edgy fractious hasty huffy petulant quick-tempered snappish tart testy touchy waspish

Antonyms

WEAK

happy nice pleasant

ADJECTIVE

fashionable

Synonyms

WEAK

chic classy dapper dashing fly in good taste modish natty sharp smart stylish swank tony trendy up-to-the-minute with style

Antonyms

WEAK

old old-fashioned outdated unfashionable

ADJECTIVE

fast

Synonyms

WEAK

abrupt breakneck expeditious fleet harefooted hasty immediate instant on-the-spot quick rapid speedy sudden swift unpremeditated

Antonyms

WEAK

delayed slow sluggish

Example Sentences

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The episodes are snappy, at around 30 minutes each, and the tone of “Vladimir” often leans more funny than serious.

From Los Angeles Times

The mailman said, “Go ahead but make it snappy. I’m running late and it’s going to be after dark when I get back to town.”

From Literature

"Could have gone out a little bit snappier but this is why we do these races."

From Barron's

He's the only artist with album of the year nominations for five consecutive releases, and GNX is a snappy, crowd-pleasing tour de force.

From BBC

Otherwise, I'm just going to be snappy with the people around me.

From Barron's