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adjective

ˈnif-tē How to pronounce nifty (audio)
Definition of niftynext
as in excellent
of the very best kind that popcorn popper is nifty

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nifty

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noun

1
as in joke
something said or done to cause laughter though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood

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as in beauty
something very good of its kind that joke was a nifty

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Recent Examples of nifty
Adjective
If your devices have multiple types of charging ports, consider this nifty power bank with several different options. — Jené Luciani Sena, FOXNews.com, 2 Apr. 2025 The two films would make a nifty double feature for the hats as much as the high adventure. — Sezin Devi Keohler, EW.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Pick up this handy surge protector to plug in multiple devices and charging cords at once without risking an outage, along with these nifty headphones that combine the powers of noise-canceling earbuds with a sleeping mask. — Clara McMahon, People.com, 26 Mar. 2025 And for our final deal of the day, there's a nifty remote control page-turner, scroller, and clicker device for just $7. — Cierra Cowan, PC Magazine, 26 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nifty
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nifty
  1. excellent
  2. joke
  3. beauty
  4. wonderful
  5. laugh
  6. marvel
  7. awesome
  8. dream
Adjective
  • In a survey of more than 15,000 users after its rollout in 2024, 90% of respondents ranked their experience as excellent or above average.
    — Rachel Barber, USA Today, 19 Apr. 2025
  • Scott McKenna bossing the defence, Fabio Silva scoring goals for fun, Oli McBurnie bashing around and suddenly speaking excellent Spanish… this is a cause to believe in.
    — Jack Lang, New York Times, 19 Apr. 2025
Definition of excellent
Noun
  • Meanwhile, Corden, as the event’s emcee, made some uncomfortable jokes about the Dow dropping 2200 points last Friday.
    — Martha Ross, Mercury News, 7 Apr. 2025
  • These jokes referenced economic news of the past week.
    — John W. Dean, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Apr. 2025
Definition of joke
Noun
  • Plus, the temperature-regulating silk was super breathable, resulting in true beauty sleep.
    — Health Editorial Team, Health, 14 Mar. 2025
  • As Markle's version of Goop, The Tig was about living a worldly life, broadening your horizons, and aspiring for beauty and wellness in the everyday.
    — Alanna Bennett, refinery29.com, 14 Mar. 2025
Definition of beauty
Adjective
  • Embracing different cultures: There is plenty of wonderful Mexican culture depicted throughout the film, from cooking traditional dishes to the vibrant atmosphere.
    — Alex Vance, Parents, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Cherish these moments and know that your efforts to preserve their voices are a wonderful tribute to your relationships.
    — Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, FOXNews.com, 27 Mar. 2025
Definition of wonderful
Noun
  • In a bit role, Morgan McGhee delivers big laughs with her loopy take as a newscaster.
    — Frank Rizzo, Variety, 8 Apr. 2025
  • The Good, The Bad & The Rugby podcast co-host was spotted sharing a laugh with his daughter Mia and his niece Savannah Phillips on Christmas at Sandringham in December 2024, joining the royals for church on the holiday.
    — Janine Henni, People.com, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of laugh
Noun
  • By all accounts, this was something of a technical marvel that a lucky few backpackers now carefully horde.
    — Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
  • Today, The Golconda Blue stands not only as a natural marvel but also as a storied jewel, with a provenance bridging continents, dynasties, and centuries.
    — Anthony DeMarco, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
Definition of marvel
Adjective
  • Herro has been awesome this season, his first as an All-Star.
    — Gordon G. Chang, MSNBC Newsweek, 8 Apr. 2025
  • Weather conditions, though, are in the hands of Mother Nature — so hope for no rain, fog or haze that could negatively hinder the awesome view of the comet in the night.
    — Skyler Caruso, People.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Definition of awesome
Noun
  • The bottom line: Uncle Sam's collection hat ruined the dream.
    — Jason Clayworth, Axios, 14 Apr. 2025
  • As a job seeker, personal branding can make the difference between landing your dream job and disappearing into a pile of resumes.
    — Caroline Castrillon, Forbes.com, 14 Apr. 2025
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