snappy

American  

[snap-ee] / ˈsnæp i /

adjective

snappier, snappiest

1. apt to snap or bite; snappish, as a dog.

2. impatient or irritable, as a person or a reply.

3. snapping or crackling in sound, as a fire.

4. quick or sudden in action or performance.

5. Informal. crisp, smart, lively, brisk, etc..

   Only snappy people get ahead in this world.

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idioms

1. make it snappy, to speed up; hurry.

snappy British  

/ ˈsnæpɪ /

adjective

1. Also: snappish.  apt to speak sharply or irritably

2. Also: snappish.  apt to snap or bite

3. crackling in sound

   a snappy fire

4. brisk, sharp, or chilly

   a snappy pace

   snappy weather

5. smart and fashionable

   a snappy dresser

6. slang be quick! hurry up!

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snappy More Idioms  

1. see under make haste.

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Other Word Forms

• snappily adverb
• snappiness noun

Etymology

Origin of snappy

First recorded in 1740–50; snap + -y ¹

Example Sentences

The episodes are snappy, at around 30 minutes each, and the tone of “Vladimir” often leans more funny than serious.

From Los Angeles Times

The mailman said, “Go ahead but make it snappy. I’m running late and it’s going to be after dark when I get back to town.”

From Literature

"Could have gone out a little bit snappier but this is why we do these races."

From Barron's

He's the only artist with album of the year nominations for five consecutive releases, and GNX is a snappy, crowd-pleasing tour de force.

From BBC

Otherwise, I'm just going to be snappy with the people around me.

From Barron's