natty
[ nat-ee ]
/ ˈnæt i /
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adjective, nat·ti·er, nat·ti·est.
neatly or trimly smart in dress or appearance; spruce: a natty white uniform.
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natty
/ (ˈnætɪ) /
adjective -tier or -tiest
informal smart in appearance or dress; spruce; dappera natty outfit
Derived forms of natty
nattily, adverbnattiness, nounWord Origin for natty
C18: perhaps from obsolete netty, from net neat 1; compare Old French net trim
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