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snap·py
 snappy
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- pronunciation:
- snae
pi
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
snappier, snappiest |
| definition 1: |
quick, rapid, or sudden.
a snappy reply- synonyms:
- fast, quick, rapid, sudden
- antonyms:
- long-winded
- similar words:
- abrupt, brisk, crisp, expeditious, hasty, speedy
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| definition 2: |
(informal) smartly stylish.
- synonyms:
- dashing, jaunty, smart, swank
- antonyms:
- dowdy
- similar words:
- dapper, showy, stylish
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| definition 3: |
making a snap or crackle; snapping, as a fire.
- synonyms:
- crackling, crepitating, popping, snapping
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| definition 4: |
snappish; irritable.
- synonyms:
- irritable, snappish, testy, touchy, waspish
- similar words:
- dyspeptic, peevish, temperamental
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| related words: |
fast, moody, quick |
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| derivations: |
snappily (adv.), snappiness (n.) |
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