Meaning & use

Snappy

adjective·Everyday

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Quick and lively; stylish and smart in appearance; irritable or curt in manner.

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The ad campaign needed a snappy slogan to catch people's attention.

He gave a snappy reply when asked why he was late.

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Often heard in the phrase 'make it snappy,' meaning to hurry up.

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