nifty
English
Etymology
From *nift + -y. First element is of unknown origin. Possibly theatrical slang, as a shortened, altered form of magnificat.
Pronunciation
- enPR: nĭf'tē, IPA(key): /ˈnɪfti/
Adjective
nifty (comparative niftier, superlative niftiest)
- (colloquial) Good, smart; useful or beneficial.
- a nifty trick for reducing your household energy bill
- (colloquial) Stylish.
Translations
good, useful
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