snappy
adjective
apt to snap or bite; snappish, as a dog.
snappily
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a word derived from
snappy.
Example Sentences
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This question underlies Naomi Kanakia’s snappily titled “What’s So Great About the Great Books?” a compelling if excessively cautious defense of classic literature.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 19, 2026
He has a knack too for developing distinctive and varied characters who mesh well together in snappily written and staged scenes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 11, 2022
The snappily titled Conference of the Parties, this mammoth environmental, political and diplomatic shindig, or COP26 as it's known, wasn't destined to be held in the UK.
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2021
As with much of the rest of the book, I’m sure Burns could have put this more snappily, but I am grateful that she did not.
From Slate ● Dec. 19, 2018
“Nonsense,” said the swan snappily, putting its head into the water and giving them a frown with its black nares.
From "The Once and Future King" by T. H. White
