dict_dl/en_MerriamWebster/nif_MW.json
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{
"nifty":{
"antonyms":[
"boff",
"boffo",
"boffola",
"crack",
"drollery",
"funny",
"gag",
"giggle",
"jape",
"jest",
"joke",
"josh",
"laugh",
"one-liner",
"pleasantry",
"quip",
"rib",
"sally",
"waggery",
"wisecrack",
"witticism",
"yuk",
"yuck",
"yak",
"yock"
],
"definitions":{
": very attractive or appealing":[
"nifty clothes",
"Jon Gnagy was an artist\u2014you could tell this by the nifty goatee he wore \u2026",
"\u2014 Andy Meisler"
],
": very good: such as":[],
": very interesting or clever : ingenious":[
"a nifty device",
"The museum's gift shop is well-stocked, complete with a nifty machine that, for $1, will crush a fresh penny into a copper medal bearing the likeness of T. Rex.",
"\u2014 Carl Wayne Arrington",
"Some investors are catching on to a nifty tax-saving trick allowable by Roth IRA rules.",
"\u2014 Karen Hube"
],
": very pleasant or enjoyable":[
"a nifty performance",
"\u2026 this barrier isle off North Carolina's southernmost coast still provides a nifty getaway.",
"\u2014 Spike Gillespie",
"The Smithereens consistently present nifty , driving songs, quite involved by pop standards.",
"\u2014 David Hiltbrand"
],
": well-executed":[
"A fan leaned out of the stands and made a nifty grab of the ricochet, and received a nice round of applause.",
"\u2014 George Vecsay"
]
},
"examples":[
"Adjective",
"a nifty pair of shoes",
"This nifty little machine can do just about anything.",
"Noun",
"though ostensibly a drama, the play is filled with zingy little nifties that lighten the mood",
"that joke was a nifty",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective",
"Beyond high fidelity, the NuraTrue Pros have plenty of other nifty features that audiophiles will appreciate. \u2014 Bryan Hood, Robb Report , 29 June 2022",
"Another nifty feature of this little gadget is how it can be paired with a smartphone and used as a regular pair of Bluetooth earbuds. \u2014 Mark Sparrow, Forbes , 26 June 2022",
"Doncic, his left calf covered in a black wrap under white leggings, kept a raucous crowd rolling with several nifty moves and high-arcing 3-pointers. \u2014 oregonlive , 25 Apr. 2022",
"The car had a great interior and some nifty infotainment features courtesy of Google's Android Automotive OS. \u2014 Jonathan M. Gitlin, Ars Technica , 25 Mar. 2022",
"The brand's fan-favorite Smart Luggage Set has more than 2,000 five-star ratings from Amazon shoppers for its spacious interior, durable construction, and nifty features. \u2014 Emily Belfiore, Travel + Leisure , 16 Mar. 2022",
"The Crusaders, however, stopped the early bleeding after Rouge was denied on the two-point conversion try. King followed with a 44-yard TD pass from Moore to Lynn Wyche-El Jr., who made a couple of nifty moves after the catch. \u2014 Brad Emons, Detroit Free Press , 6 Nov. 2021",
"The sleek 180-footer has been equipped with an array of nifty gear to ensure excellent seakeeping and efficiency while sailing completely off the grid. \u2014 Rachel Cormack, Robb Report , 8 Mar. 2022",
"In other words, the overwhelming majority of iPads out there will not be compatible with Apple\u2019s nifty new multitasking interface. \u2014 Chris Smith, BGR , 8 June 2022",
"Recent Examples on the Web: Noun",
"This nifty trick is predicated on the idea that the Level 2 car has some form of sensor devices such as video cameras, radar, LIDAR, or the like that are used to detect vehicles that are ahead of the Level 2 car. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Murphy beds have surged in popularity in the last decade or so, and there are now plans available that include shelving units, desks and other nifty , stylish adaptations. \u2014 Jill Gleeson, Country Living , 26 May 2022",
"This nifty trick is predicated on the idea that the Level 2 car has some form of sensor devices such as video cameras, radar, LIDAR, or the like that are used to detect vehicles that are ahead of the Level 2 car. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Shortly thereafter, the Rangers unleashed a barrage of goals in succession from Adam Fox, Alexis Lafreni\u00e8re and Trouba, who danced in from the point for a nifty backhand goal that added insult to Crosby\u2019s injury. \u2014 New York Times , 12 May 2022",
"This nifty trick is predicated on the idea that the Level 2 car has some form of sensor devices such as video cameras, radar, LIDAR, or the like that are used to detect vehicles that are ahead of the Level 2 car. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 5 May 2022",
"Barbecue masters will rejoice with this nifty , time-saving tool. \u2014 Karla Pope, Woman's Day , 4 May 2022",
"At 13:34, Massimo Rizzo made it 3-1, Denver, on a nifty 2-on-1 pass from Carter Mazur, and the Pioneers poured it on with empty-netters from Brett Stapely and Cameron Wright. \u2014 Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com , 10 Apr. 2022",
"In the 24th, a nifty through ball by Eryk Williamson was too far for the sprinting Dairon Asprilla. \u2014 oregonlive , 23 Apr. 2022"
],
"first_known_use":{
"1865, in the meaning defined above":"Adjective",
"1918, in the meaning defined above":"Noun"
},
"history_and_etymology":{
"origin unknown":"Adjective"
},
"pronounciation":[
"\u02c8nif-t\u0113"
],
"synonym_discussion":"",
"synonyms":[
"A-OK",
"A1",
"awesome",
"bang-up",
"banner",
"beautiful",
"blue-chip",
"blue-ribbon",
"boffo",
"bonny",
"bonnie",
"boss",
"brag",
"brave",
"bully",
"bumper",
"capital",
"choice",
"classic",
"cool",
"corking",
"crackerjack",
"cracking",
"dandy",
"divine",
"dope",
"down",
"dynamite",
"excellent",
"fab",
"fabulous",
"famous",
"fantabulous",
"fantastic",
"fine",
"first-class",
"first-rate",
"first-string",
"five-star",
"four-star",
"frontline",
"gangbusters",
"gangbuster",
"gilt-edged",
"gilt-edge",
"gone",
"grand",
"great",
"groovy",
"heavenly",
"high-class",
"hot",
"hype",
"immense",
"jim-dandy",
"keen",
"lovely",
"marvelous",
"marvellous",
"mean",
"neat",
"noble",
"number one",
"No. 1",
"numero uno",
"out-of-sight",
"par excellence",
"peachy",
"peachy keen",
"phat",
"prime",
"primo",
"prize",
"prizewinning",
"quality",
"radical",
"righteous",
"sensational",
"slick",
"splendid",
"stellar",
"sterling",
"superb",
"superior",
"superlative",
"supernal",
"swell",
"terrific",
"tip-top",
"top",
"top-notch",
"top-of-the-line",
"top-shelf",
"topflight",
"topping",
"unsurpassed",
"wizard",
"wonderful"
],
"time_of_retrieval":"20220706-171355",
"type":[
"adjective",
"adverb",
"noun"
]
}
}