Nifty — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective noun /ˈnif-tē/ nif·ty

Meaning & Definition of Nifty

Nifty (adjective)

  1. very good
  2. very attractive or appealing
  3. very pleasant or enjoyable

Nifty (noun)

  1. something that is nifty; especially, a clever or neatly turned phrase or joke

Nifty (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. of the very best kind

    "that popcorn popper is nifty"

    similar: A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, bonny (chiefly British), boss (slang), brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, cool (slang), corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dope (slang), down (slang), dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantabulous (slang), fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, gone (slang), grand, great, groovy, heavenly, high-class, hot, hype (slang), immense, jim-dandy, keen, lovely, marvelous, mean, neat, noble, number one, numero uno, out-of-sight (slang), par excellence, peachy, peachy keen, phat (slang), prime, primo (slang), prize, prizewinning, quality, radical (slang), righteous (slang), sensational, slick, splendid, stellar, sterling, superb, superior, superlative, supernal, swell, terrific, tip-top, top, top-notch, top-of-the-line, top-shelf, topflight, topping (chiefly British), unsurpassed, wizard (chiefly British), wonderful, out of this world, too much
    related: acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional
    opposite: atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched
    near: bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate

Nifty (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. something said or done to cause laughter

    "though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood"

    similar: boff, boffola, crack, drollery, funny, gag, giggle (chiefly British), jape, jest, joke, josh, laugh, one-liner, pleasantry, quip, rib, sally, waggery, wisecrack, witticism, yuk (slang)
    related: funning, joking, wisecracking, knee-slapper, panic (slang), riot, scream, thigh-slapper, antic, buffoonery, caper, leg-pull, monkeyshine(s), practical joke, prank, trick, burlesque, caricature, lampoon, mock, mockery, parody, put-on, riff, banter, kidding, persiflage, raillery, repartee, drollness, facetiousness, funniness, hilariousness, humorousness, comedy, humor, wit, wordplay

  2. something very good of its kind

    "that joke was a nifty"

    similar: beaut, beauty, bee's knees, cat's meow, corker, crackerjack, daisy, dandy, dilly, doozy, dream, honey, hot stuff, humdinger, hummer, jim-dandy, knockout, lollapalooza, lulu (slang), peach, pip, pippin, ripper, ripsnorter, snorter, sockdolager, standout, sweetheart, something else
    related: marvel, phenomenon, prodigy, sensation, wonder, catch, crown jewel, diamond, gem, imperial, jewel, pearl, plum, treasure
    near: bust, disappointment, dud, failure, flop, lemon, letdown, loser, stinker, turkey

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Nifty

The most common words with a similar meaning to Nifty:

Slang: boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous, gone, hype, out-of-sight, phat, primo, radical, righteous
Chiefly British: bonny, topping, wizard, giggle
A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo, brag, brave, bully, bumper, capital, choice, classic, corking, crackerjack, cracking, dandy, divine, dynamite, excellent, fab, fabulous, famous, fantastic, fine, first-class, first-rate, first-string, five-star, four-star, frontline, gangbusters, gilt-edged, grand, great, groovy, heavenly

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Nifty

Words with the opposite meaning of Nifty:

atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten, terrible, vile, wretched

Related Words for Nifty

acceptable, adequate, all right, decent, good, OK, passable, satisfactory, tolerable, better, exceptional, fancy, high-grade, high-test, premium, select, special, superfine, classical, standard, traditional, funning, joking, wisecracking, knee-slapper, panic, riot, scream, thigh-slapper, antic

Near Antonyms of Nifty

bad, inferior, low-grade, substandard, unsatisfactory, mediocre, middling, second-class, second-rate, bust, disappointment, dud, failure, flop, lemon, letdown, loser, stinker, turkey

Word Forms of Nifty

Inflections: niftier, niftiest, nifties

Derived words: niftily (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Nifty

origin unknown

First known use: 1865

Frequently Asked Questions about Nifty

What does "Nifty" mean?

"Nifty" means very good. As an an adjective and a noun, it is defined as: very good. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Nifty"?

Other words for "Nifty" include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip and blue-ribbon. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Nifty" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Nifty"?

There are 215 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Nifty". Common alternatives include A-OK, A1, awesome, bang-up, banner, beautiful, blue-chip, blue-ribbon, boffo and bonny.

What is a slang word for "Nifty"?

Slang words for "Nifty" include boss, cool, dope, down, fantabulous and gone.

What is the opposite of "Nifty"?

Antonyms of "Nifty" include atrocious, awful, execrable, lousy, pathetic, poor, rotten and terrible. Near antonyms include bad, inferior, low-grade and substandard.

How do you use "Nifty" in a sentence?

Examples of "Nifty" in a sentence: "that popcorn popper is nifty"; "though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood"; "that joke was a nifty".

Is "Nifty" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Nifty" can be used as an adjective and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Nifty"?

"Nifty" is pronounced /ˈnif-tē/ and divided into syllables as nif·ty.