Niftier: meaning, definitions and examples

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niftier

 

[ ˈnɪftiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

informal, comparative

Niftier is the comparative form of nifty, meaning more clever, stylish, or skillful. It is often used to describe something that has features or qualities that make it particularly appealing or impressive. The term can refer to gadgets, ideas, or people who possess an admirable level of creativity or resourcefulness. It conveys a sense of being better than just good, highlighting uniqueness and flair.

Synonyms

better, cooler, fancier, more stylish, neater.

Examples of usage

  • This new phone is niftier than the last model.
  • He came up with a niftier solution to the problem.
  • I found a niftier way to organize my files.

Translations

Translations of the word "niftier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais habilidoso

🇮🇳 अधिक चतुर

🇩🇪 geschickter

🇮🇩 lebih cerdik

🇺🇦 більш спритний

🇵🇱 sprytniejszy

🇯🇵 より巧妙な

🇫🇷 plus habile

🇪🇸 más astuto

🇹🇷 daha kurnaz

🇰🇷 더 능숙한

🇸🇦 أكثر براعة

🇨🇿 šikovnější

🇸🇰 šikovnejší

🇨🇳 更灵巧的

🇸🇮 bolj spreten

🇮🇸 færri

🇰🇿 одан да шебер

🇬🇪 მეტი ჭკვიანი

🇦🇿 daha bacarıqlı

🇲🇽 más astuto

Etymology

The word 'nifty' appeared in American English in the early 20th century, commonly used to describe something that is particularly good, clever, or stylish. It is believed to derive from the word 'nift', which means to be agile or nimble. The suffix '-ier' denotes comparison, suggesting that something is more nifty than another. Use of 'nifty' reached its pinnacle during the 1960s and 1970s, especially within youth culture, where it was used to express approval and admiration for anything perceived as hip, trendy, or innovative. Over time, 'niftier' became a natural formation to denote an increase in those qualities, often shared in conversations around fashion, technology, and creative ideas.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,404, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.