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   nifty

   /ˈnɪfti/

   adjective

   • 1. particularly good, skilful, or effective: informal "nifty footwork" Similar skilfulcapableagileusefuleffectivepracticalOpposite clumsy
   • ▪ attractive or stylish: informal "a nifty black shirt" Similar fashionablestylishsmart

   Word Origin mid 19th century: of unknown origin.

   Derivatives

   • 1. niftily adverb
   • 2. niftiness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishNIFTY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   informal uk / ˈnɪf.ti / us / ˈnɪf.ti /. Add to word list. good, pleasing, or effective: a nifty piece of work / footwork. a nifty little gadget. Synonyms. cracking UK informal. dandy US old-fashioned or humorous. great informal.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › niftyNifty Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   : very pleasant or enjoyable. a nifty performance. … this barrier isle off North Carolina's southernmost coast still provides a nifty getaway. Spike Gillespie. The Smithereens consistently present nifty, driving songs, quite involved by pop standards. David Hiltbrand. c. : very interesting or clever : ingenious. a nifty device.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryNIFTY | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   adjective. informal us / ˈnɪf.ti / uk / ˈnɪf.ti / Add to word list. good, pleasing, or effective: a nifty piece of work / footwork. a nifty little gadget. Synonyms. cracking UK informal. dandy US old-fashioned or humorous. great informal. neat (GOOD) mainly US informal. peachy informal. smashing UK old-fashioned. swell US old-fashioned informal.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › niftyNIFTY Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Nifty definition: attractively stylish or smart. See examples of NIFTY used in a sentence.

6. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › niftyNifty - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Nifty is informal and a little old fashioned, but it's a perfect way to compliment a cute outfit or express your excitement about your little sister's new roller skates. If a friend comments on your nifty tap dance routine, she thinks it's swell.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishNIFTY | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   nifty. adjective. informal uk / ˈnɪfti / us. Add to word list. well-designed and effective: a nifty piece of software.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishnifty adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of nifty adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryNIFTY definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   nifty in American English. (ˈnɪfti) (adjective -tier, -tiest, noun plural -ties) informal. adjective. 1. attractively stylish or smart. a nifty new dress for Easter. 2. very good; fine; excellent.

10. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english-wordNIFTY - Find out everything about this English word | Collins

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    If you describe something as nifty, you think it is neat and pleasing or cleverly done.

11. www.oed.com › dictionary › nifty_adjnifty, adj. meanings, etymology and more - Oxford English ...

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    There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective nifty. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.