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snappy

English

Etymology

snap +? -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?snæpi/
  • Rhymes: -æpi

Adjective

snappy (comparative snappier, superlative snappiest)

  1. (informal) Rapid and without delay.
    (=hurry up)
  2. (informal) Irritable.
  3. (informal) Tidy; well-dressed; sharp.
  4. Chilly, brisk, sharp.
  5. Tending to snap or bite
  6. Clever, catchy.

Synonyms

  • (rapid and without delay): fast, immediate, quick
  • (irritable): irritable, peevish, testy, tetchy
  • (chilly): parky, nippy

Derived terms

  • make it snappy

Translations

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nippy

English

Etymology

nip +? -y

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /?n?pi/
  • Rhymes: -?pi

Adjective

nippy (comparative nippier, superlative nippiest)

  1. (Britain, informal) fast; speedy
    • c. 2000, Melanie Allen, Customer Relations Management (page 6)
      A Rolls Royce will not do if you need an economical, nippy car that is easy to park.
  2. (informal) Of the weather, rather cold.
  3. Inclined to nip; bitey.
    • 1995, Nancy Baer, Choosing a Dog: A Guide to Picking the Perfect Breed (page 161)
      Spoiling may create a pushy, nippy dog that lacks confidence.
  4. (Scotland, informal) annoying; irritating
  5. (Scotland) sharp in taste
  6. (Scotland) curt
  7. (Scotland) parsimonious

Translations

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