Synonyms

natty

American

[nat-ee] / ˈnæt i /

adjective

nattier, nattiest

neatly or trimly smart in dress or appearance; spruce.

a natty white uniform.

natty British

/ ˈnætɪ /

adjective

informal smart in appearance or dress; spruce; dapper

a natty outfit

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Other Word Forms

nattily adverb
nattiness noun
nonnattily adverb
nonnattilyness noun
nonnatty adjective

Etymology

Origin of natty

1775–85; perhaps variant of neat ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

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A California Cabernet drinker likely won’t be thrilled to receive a “natty” red from Portugal.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We’re trying to go win a natty,” Gilmer said of the players’ mindset to win a national title, “so let’s get in as much work as we can.”

From Los Angeles Times

“We want to win and we want to go all the way to the natty.”

From Los Angeles Times

The bejeweled bride and her natty groom are beaming.

From Seattle Times

But majestic as he was in the Sugar Bowl, he was a mere mortal in the natty.

From Seattle Times

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