snappy

[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.
Idioms
6.
make it snappy, Slang. to speed up; hurry.
Origin
1740-50; snap + -y1
Related forms
snappily, adverb
snappiness, noun
British Dictionary definitions for make it snappy

snappy

/ˈsnæpɪ/
adjective -pier, -piest
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) make it snappy, be quick! hurry up!
Derived Forms
snappily, adverb
snappiness, noun
Word Origin and History for make it snappy

snappy

adj.

"quick, energetic," 1825, from snap (v.) + -y (2). Meaning "clever, smart" is from 1871; that of "neat and stylishly elegant" is from 1881. Related: Snappily; snappiness. Command make it snappy attested from 1910.

Slang definitions & phrases for make it snappy

make it snappy

verb phrase

To hurry; go faster; act quickly; get the lead out, snap to it (1915+)


snappy

adjective
  1. Quick; brisk; energetic: Be snappy about it (1831+)
  2. Trim and attractive; fashionable; smart: wearing a snappy light gray suit (1881+)
Related Terms

make it snappy


Idioms and Phrases with make it snappy

make it snappy

see: make haste

snappy

see under make haste