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natty.

Smart and fashionable.

5 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj/ˈnæti/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Smart and fashionable.

    informal
Where this word comes from

Originally slang, perhaps related to natural.

adj/ˈnæti/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Knotty.

    Jamaica · slang
    natty dreadlocks
Where this word comes from

Variant of knotty.

adj/ˈnæti/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Natural, as opposed to steroid enhanced.

    slang
    natty gains
Where this word comes from

Clipping of natural + -y.

noun/ˈnæti/Received-Pronunciation
  1. Someone whose muscle gains are natural and not aided by the use of steroids.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of natural + -y.

adj/ˈnæti/Received-Pronunciation
  1. National.

    slang
Where this word comes from

Clipping of national + -y.

noun/ˈnæti/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A national championship.

    slang
    I hope my favorite team makes it to the natty this season.
Where this word comes from

Clipping of national + -y.

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