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snappy
01
(of a person) inclined to speaking irritably or responding in a sharp or offensive manner
Examples
Whenever she 's stressed, she becomes snappy and short-tempered with everyone around her.
He 's usually a pleasant guy, but when he 's tired, he gets snappy and easily irritated.
02
neat and stylish
Examples
He wore a snappy suit to the party.
The car 's snappy design turned heads.
03
fast‑moving, brisk, and full of energy
Examples
The comedian 's snappy delivery kept the audience laughing.
She gave a snappy salute to the officer.
Examples
The snappy air greeted her as she stepped outside on the cold morning.
We walked through the park, breathing in the snappy autumn air.
05
(of an animal) prone to biting or snapping quickly
Examples
The snappy dog barked and snapped at anyone who came too close.
Be careful around that snappy cat; it tends to bite when startled.
06
efficiently sharp or witty, often in a way that catches attention
Examples
She came up with a snappy slogan for the campaign.
The meeting ended with a snappy summary of the key points.
Lexical Tree
snappy
snap
