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snappy

snappy

15 3.7
Quick and energetic in movement or action
  • adjective
  • /ˈsnæpi/
translation icon : rápido
  • In noir, dialogue is terse and snappy and is vital for moving the story along.
  • Make it snappy
  • quick and snappy
  • short and snappy

You know, it's got that kind of snappy snare drum beat, but I think it's, it's a more accurate.

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Examples

  • Your first sentence needs to be snappy because that's what readers will first look at.

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  • Okay, fellas, we all have a lot of work to get back to, so l'm gonna keep this snappy.

  • Once you get used to it, it really is a pretty snappy way to do things.

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  • Take me to the nearest bar, and make it snappy!

  • The app is very snappy and shows results in flashcards.

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  • Performance-wise, the camera is very snappy, taking shots even faster than the One X and X+.

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  • Windows Phone is more user-friendly, more snappy, and more beautiful than Android.

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  • The Kindle app gives you access to millions of books, and the app itself is really snappy.

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  • Both systems feel snappy while just navigating the OS, doing basic web browsing, and even using Microsoft Office.

  • The presenter delivered a snappy summary of the main points during the meeting.

Synonyms

fast
vssnappy
1.0

Moving or happening quickly

focuses on energetic action rather than only high rate of motion
quick
vssnappy
183 1.0

Able to move fast and lightly

adds energetic motion and extra punch beyond mere rapid light movement
lively
vssnappy
111 1.3

Having a lot of energy and enthusiasm

focuses on rapid, energetic movement rather than general life or excitement
speedy
vssnappy
70 1.8

Moving or happening very quickly with little delay

adds energetic liveliness and dynamic action beyond mere rapidity
brisk
vssnappy
27 3.2

Quick and energetic in movement or action

is the same sense expressed with a different adjective
fast-paced
vssnappy
24 3.9

Happening very quickly with a lot of action

applies to energetic individual movement rather than overall rapid tempo or progression
agile
vssnappy
23 3.7

Able to move quickly and easily like a gymnast

emphasizes energetic, punchy motion rather than smooth ease or coordination
spry
vssnappy
8 5.3

Able to move quickly and lightly, often despite being old

highlights energetic, punchy action rather than emphasising light steady movement
nimble
vssnappy
6 4.0

Quick to think and find clever answers

focuses more on energetic physical motion rather than mental promptness or resourcefulness
4 5.2

Able to think and answer quickly in surprising or difficult situations

focuses on energetic physical action rather than clever or rapid mental responses
zippy
vssnappy
  • Informal
4 6.0

Quick and full of energy

emphasizes energetic movement rather than playful spirit or extra exuberance
springy
vssnappy
2 3.8

Moving in a light, energetic way that shows confidence

stresses energetic animated action rather than bouncy or elastic movement quality
2 5.6

Able to respond quickly under pressure

refers to general energetic motion rather than specific rapid reactions under pressure
alert
vssnappy
1 2.4

Moving or acting in a quick, energetic way

is the same meaning but uses a different common adjective
swifty
vssnappy
  • Informal
8.5

Happening very quickly

is used for energetic, animated movement rather than informal rapid actions

Antonyms

1.0

Moving or happening at a low speed

15 5.3

Being very tired and slow with little interest or energy

Idioms

10 7.7

To tell someone to hurry

How Energetic

vigorous
87 4.1
dynamic
155 4.2
energetic
93 1.6
snappy
15 3.7
to brisk
1 4.2
sprightly
6 5.7

Surface Forms

snappy positive
snappier comparative
snappiest superlative

Morphology

snappy = snap (transparent) = snap + y

The sense 'quick and energetic' is a direct adjectival derivation from 'snap' (sudden, brisk) with the productive suffix '-y'.

Etymology

Snappy comes from the word snap, meaning 'quick' or 'sudden', so a snappy action or reply is fast, lively, and full of energy.