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as in stylish
being in the latest or current fashion
that snappy outfit really should impress your date
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as in irritable
easily irritated or annoyed
we tried to avoid her when she was acting snappy, which was all too often
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as in cold
having a low or subnormal temperature
typically snappy weather for March
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as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement
much snappy repartee at the party celebrating the new art gallery's opening
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as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed
bring us some more french fries, and make it snappy!
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as in smart
being strikingly neat and trim in style or appearance
the snappy outfits worn by the young, attractive staff at the hotel
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Recent Examples of snappy
Joss Whedon's Buffy the Vampire Slayer became an Emmy-winning cult sensation, with fans obsessing over every battle, outfit, love triangle, and snappy Buffy-ism.
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James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 4 Jan. 2026
Dante Moore has a snappy release, which makes the ball jump out of his hand with velocity.
—Miami Herald, 1 Jan. 2026
For ladies, the snappy, short tri-colored parka.
—The Editors, Outside, 20 Dec. 2025
Once fried, the tortilla should still be light, crispy and airy as well as not too greasy but also snappy and flaky — so they’re cooked not too little and not too much, but just right.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 19 Dec. 2025
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There is less of an emphasis on styling, and more attention to comfort and stylish practicality.—
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Sellew is a bold new voice, using sharp, stylish prose to explore the hinterland of contemporary mating.—
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Some of the consequences of owing your body sleep are readily apparent, like feeling drowsy, irritable, or brain-foggy, or catching seemingly every virus.—
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Accompanying Rayner through these daily adventures were the irritable duck Chelveston (named after his English bomber base) and the gentle dog puppet Cuddly Dudley.—
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The slick material keeps chafing to a minimum during workouts, and the brushed inside is so soft against the skin and helps keep cold air out and your body heat in.—
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The heating coils are wrapped tightly and distributed evenly throughout the throw, providing consistent warmth without noticeable cold spots.—
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Chabada For a livelier scene, head to the main drag along Platja de l’Arenal to find Chabada.—
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The style throughout, irrespective of category, is lively without being hectic, a pleasing postmodern blend of contemporary, midcentury, and roughly Victorian elements.—
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Earthquakes' sudden, rapid shaking can cause fires, tsunamis, landslides or avalanches.—
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Season One concludes with the Texas Tech geology graduate abandoning a well crew after tragedy strikes, only to achieve rapid success in his personal and work endeavors.—
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An elastic waistband stays comfortable for hours, making this a smart pick for long flights or full travel days.—
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There are smart-looking couples in the mix, too, snagging a romantic getaway in the heart of Austin—near live music, bars, and restaurants and just 10 miles from the airport.—
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You’d be surprised at how leveled-up your loungewear becomes under a fashionable trench coat, and how swapping your overworn, pilling sweatpants for equally comfortable track pants or satin trousers turns comfy wear into a statement.—
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Alo Yoga consistently delivers fashionable picks that are comfortable enough to wear all day, and my most recent matching set is no exception.—
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Maduro’s predecessor, the fiery Hugo Chávez, elected in 1998, expanded social services, including housing and education, thanks to the country’s oil bonanza, which generated revenues estimated at some $981 billion between 1999 and 2011 as crude prices soared.—
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White cast-iron chairs are perfectly positioned on a terrace to catch Stromboli’s volcanic smoke-show, and occasional fiery belch, in the distance over a lazy cocktail.—
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“Snappy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/snappy. Accessed 12 Jan. 2026.
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