nifty
[ nif-tee ]
adjective,nif·ti·er, nif·ti·est.
attractively stylish or smart: a nifty new dress for Easter.
very good; fine; excellent: a nifty idea.
substantial; sizable: We sold the car for a nifty profit.
noun,plural nif·ties.
something nifty, as a clever remark or joke.
Origin of nifty
1An Americanism dating back to 1860–65; of obscure origin
Other words from nifty
- nif·ti·ly, adverb
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How to use nifty in a sentence
I don't believe in pacificism much, myself, but she used it very niftily for her argument.
Ramsey Milholland | Booth Tarkington
British Dictionary definitions for nifty
nifty
/ (ˈnɪftɪ) /
adjective-tier or -tiest informal
pleasing, apt, or stylish
quick, agile: he's nifty on his feet
Origin of nifty
1C19: of uncertain origin
Derived forms of nifty
- niftily, adverb
- niftiness, noun
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