snappy
Americanadjective
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Also: snappish. apt to speak sharply or irritably
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Also: snappish. apt to snap or bite
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crackling in sound
a snappy fire
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brisk, sharp, or chilly
a snappy pace
snappy weather
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smart and fashionable
a snappy dresser
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slang be quick! hurry up!
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That sequence, like several others in the film, co-written and directed by Daniel Roher, is exciting and off-kilter, edited like a snappy jazz piece.
From The Wall Street Journal • May 21, 2026
I’ll add snappy green beans on the side, finished with a little citrus zest for lift, for a plate that feels balanced, considered and far more effortful than it actually is.
From Salon • Apr. 26, 2026
As a “Real Housewife,” Rinna was known for her snappy comebacks and for sharing her candid emotions.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 18, 2026
"I'll be snappy with them when it absolutely isn't their fault."
From BBC • Apr. 17, 2026
“Ready to work, Boss!” he said with a snappy salute.
From Full of Beans by Jennifer L. Holm
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