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natty

adjective
nat·​ty | \ ˈna-tÄ“ How to pronounce natty (audio) \
nattier; nattiest

Definition of natty

: trimly neat and tidy : smart natty clothes a natty dresser

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Other Words from natty

nattily \ ˈna-​tÉ™-​lÄ“ How to pronounce nattily (audio) \ adverb
nattiness \ ˈna-​tÄ“-​nÉ™s How to pronounce nattiness (audio) \ noun

Synonyms & Antonyms for natty

Synonyms

dapper, sharp, smart, snappy, spruce

Antonyms

disheveled (or dishevelled), frowsy (or frowzy), sloppy, slovenly, unkempt

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Examples of natty in a Sentence

a soldier in his natty blue uniform He's quite a natty dresser.

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Classics prevailed in the form of natty three-piece suits and narrow neckties at French brand Celine under creative director Hedi Slimane. Jacob Gallagher, WSJ, "The Men’s Trends You Might Actually Want to Wear in 2020," 28 June 2019 Vivienne Benesch’s jolly, natty-looking staging at the Folger Theatre comes mostly as a relief. Washington Post, "13 things to do in the D.C. area this week," 10 June 2019 The couple, with Monster in a natty blue jacket and matching leash, walked to City Hall from their home in the Mission District. SFChronicle.com, "City Hall weddings: Public displays of devotion," 7 June 2019 Gurung, wearing a natty black-and-white houndstooth suit from the Japanese label Mister Gentleman, is having a ball at Tasaki, which specializes in Akoya pearls. Mark Holgate, Vogue, "Prabal Gurung Wore a Pearl Earring to His Dinner Celebrating Tasaki’s New London Store," 8 Mar. 2019 And while Jagger accessorized with a natty neckerchief, leave it to Styles to upgrade the look with paparazzi-proof shades. Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Harry Styles Moves (and Dresses) Like Jagger at the Airport," 9 Oct. 2018 As for pattern lovers, Smythe’s checked natty suit with shiny gold buttons is a safe choice. Madeline Fass, Vogue, "Why a Suit Should Be Any Fall Wedding Guest’s Go-To," 1 Nov. 2018 One by one, a retired carpenter, a natty clothier and a high-end landscaper detailed how Manafort paid them in international wire transfers from offshore companies. Chad Day, The Seattle Times, "Testimony by ‘right-hand man’ critical in Manafort trial," 5 Aug. 2018 The sheer back alluded to skin while retaining a hint of modesty, while the slit down the spine was a natty touch. Edward Barsamian, Vogue, "Victoria Beckham Has a Dressy Date Night with Brooklyn," 27 June 2018

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First Known Use of natty

1785, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for natty

perhaps alteration of earlier netty, from obsolete net neat, clean

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natty

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of natty

informal : very neat and clean

natty

adjective
nat·​ty | \ ˈna-tÄ“ How to pronounce natty (audio) \
nattier; nattiest

Kids Definition of natty

: very neat, trim, and stylish

Other Words from natty

nattily \ ˈna-​tÉ™-​lÄ“ \ adverb

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