Definition of NIFTY

nifty

Plural: nifties

Adjective Satellite

  • very good

Adj

  • Good, smart; useful or beneficial, often in an impressively clever way.
  • Stylish.

Noun

  • Something that is clever, stylish, or impressive.
  • A possibly risqué comic story or anecdote.
  • A trick.

Adjective

  • Cleverly skillful, effective, or stylish; pleasing.

Examples

  • a nifty trick for reducing your household energy bill
  • nifty gear
  • Playing ’NIFTY’ for 20 points was quite a nifty move, securing his lead.
  • That was a nifty Words With Friends move, opening up two triple word scores.
  • You look nifty in that jacket.

Origin / Etymology

From *nift + -y. First element is of unknown origin. Possibly theatrical slang, as a shortened, altered form of Magnificat. Alternatively, perhaps a special use of US regional niffed (“put off, peeved”).

Synonyms

bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing, swell

Scrabble Score: 11

nifty: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
nifty: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
nifty: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

nifty: valid Words With Friends Word