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Synonyms of snappy

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Another word for snappy is nippy. Other synonyms of snappy are fast, immediate, quick, peevish and testy.

Synonyms and similar words for snappy

adjectiveRapid and without delay.

adjectiveIrritable.

  • peevishQuick to become bad-tempered or cross, especially due to insignificant matters; irritable, pettish, petulant.
  • testy
  • tetchySynonym of touchy: easily annoyed or irritated, peevish, testy, irascible; also (figurative) extremely sensitive...

adjectiveChilly, brisk, sharp.

Meaning of snappy

  1. adjective Rapid and without delay.
  2. adjective Irritable.
  3. adjective Tidy; well-dressed; sharp.

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Questions about synonyms of snappy

What is another word for snappy?
Snappy has 8 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nippy, fast, immediate, quick, peevish, testy, tetchy and parky.
What does snappy mean?
Snappy means rapid and without delay.

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