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I understand that most iPhone users want a phone that can do other nifty things, not a general purpose computer that happens to make phone calls. Strict control over apps minimizes the chances that someone will find their phone hacked or virus-laden.
Jamais Cascio

Meaning of "nifty" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD NIFTY

Of uncertain origin.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF NIFTY

nifty  [ˈnɪftɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF NIFTY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Nifty is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES NIFTY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of nifty in the English dictionary

The definition of nifty in the dictionary is pleasing, apt, or stylish. Other definition of nifty is quick, agile.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH NIFTY


biosafety
ˌbaɪəʊˈseɪftɪ
clifty
ˈklɪftɪ
drifty
ˈdrɪftɪ
fifty
ˈfɪftɪ
LD50
ˌɛlˌdiːˈfɪftɪ
rifty
ˈrɪftɪ
safety
ˈseɪftɪ
shifty
ˈʃɪftɪ
snifty
ˈsnɪftɪ
supersafety
ˌsuːpərˈseɪftɪ
swiftie
ˈswɪftɪ
swifty
ˈswɪftɪ
thrifty
ˈθrɪftɪ
unsafety
ʌnˈseɪftɪ
unthrifty
ʌnˈθrɪftɪ
wifty
ˈwɪftɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE NIFTY

nife
nifedipine
niff
niffer
niffnaff
niffy
Niflheim
niftier
niftiest
niftily
niftiness
nigella
Niger
Niger seed
Niger-Congo
Nigeria
Nigerian
Nigerien
niggard
niggardize

WORDS THAT END LIKE NIFTY

ability
activity
arty-crafty
authority
availability
beauty
busty
capacity
celebrity
city
come to the party
drafty
fifty-fifty
hefty
lefty
lofty
outcrafty
shufty
toplofty
tufty

Synonyms and antonyms of nifty in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «NIFTY»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «nifty» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of nifty
agile · apt · clever · deft · excellent · neat · quick · schmick · sharp · skilful · slick · smart · stylish · swift

Translation of «nifty» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF NIFTY

Find out the translation of nifty to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of nifty from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «nifty» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

漂亮
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

ingenioso
570 millions of speakers

English

nifty
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

निफ्टी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

أنيق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

отличный
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

bacana
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছিমছাম
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chic
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Nifty
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

flott
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

気の利いた
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

멋진
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Apik
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

tiện lợi
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நாகரீகமான
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

निफ्टी
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

şık
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

elegante
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ładne
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

відмінний
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

puturos
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ικανό
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

nifty
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tjusig
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

nifty
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of nifty

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «NIFTY»

The term «nifty» is very widely used and occupies the 10.527 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «NIFTY» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about nifty

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3 QUOTES WITH «NIFTY»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word nifty.
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Jamais Cascio
I understand that most iPhone users want a phone that can do other nifty things, not a general purpose computer that happens to make phone calls. Strict control over apps minimizes the chances that someone will find their phone hacked or virus-laden.
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David Rakoff
At least three times a week, I am overwhelmed with a wave of gratitude to New York City for providing me with a life. Not that my life is so great, although I think it's pretty nifty: I don't mine coal; I get paid to write.
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Cecily von Ziegesar
Back in my days as a children's book editor, my superiors caught on to the fact that teenagers were using the Internet to gossip about each other, and thought it might be nifty to develop a series of books about an anonymous high-school blogger who gossips about her classmates. The concept was passed on to me.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «NIFTY»

Discover the use of nifty in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to nifty and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Nifty Knit Dishcloths
Heighten your skill and brighten your kitchen with a cornucopia of knitting stitches. This collection includes 16 dishcloths each in one of four colors. These nifty knits make great gifts for family and friends!
Leisure Arts, 2002
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50 Nifty Collage Cards
That’s why Collage Cards is the perfect debut book in this brand-new beginner-friendly series on creative card crafting.
Peggy Jo Ackley, 2008
3
Fifty Nifty Ways to Help Your Child Become a Better Learner
Parental involvement in the learning process can make a crucial difference in a child's life.
Philip E. Johnson, 2004
4
50 nifty super science fair projects
Information on choosing and planning a science fair project precedes descriptions of the materials, procedures, and analysis involved in fifty individual experiments.
Jill Smolinski, Carol J. Amato, Eric Ladizinsky, 1995
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I have this nifty idea-- now what do I do with it?
This book contains outlines for science fiction and fantasy novels which real authors (new and old) used to sell their books to major publishing companies.
Mike Resnick, 2001
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Nifty, Thrifty, No-Sew Costumes and Props
From Nifty, ïïmfry, I\'<ì-vSr!1'(Í0sìl4me.s [Sr Pmps разным: by Good Year. Feit Band Hâtä (DRAWING ia) OÈÓÜOOOCIÓUÈÜIIOOÈÍÈWOQIOOÜÓOOODOIDÈQIÈQQ Like a Band На, a Felt Band Hat is worn around the forehead. Use a variety of ...
Carol Bloom, 1998
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Nifty Thrifty Math Crafts
Presents instructions for creating crafts related to mathematics, including an equilateral triangle picture fram, a dreamcatcher clock, and a roman numeral secret message.
Michele C. Hollow, 2007
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50 Nifty Quilled Cards
Paper quilling is enjoying a bold resurgence, with artists who are reinterpreting and revitalising the technique with exciting new ideas.
Alli Bartkowski, 2008
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50 Nifty Super Things to Do After School
Provides instructions for an assortment of games, craft projects, activities, and recipes, including "Family Fridge Faces," "Dinosaur Tag," and "Munchable Moon Rocks."
Beth Kneeland Pickett, Joanna Siebert, 1998
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50 Nifty Beaded Cards
Beads offer endless creative potential.
Chris Rankin, 2008

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «NIFTY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term nifty is used in the context of the following news items.
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Market Outlook: Sensex, Nifty to open on a gloomy note; Axis Bank …
BSE Sensex and NSE Nifty are likely to open on a subdued note owing to weak global cues. Poor start of the parliament session are pushing ... «Financial Express, Jul 15»
2
Nifty may retreat at open tracking global cues
Indian shares are expected to open lower, tracking weak trading in Asia and a negative close on Wall Street overnight as a resurgent dollar ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
3
Pre-market: Nifty seen opening flat; RIL eyed ahead of Q1 results
At 08:00 A.M., Nifty India stock futures in Singapore were trading 26 points lower at 8,579 indicating a loert opening on the domestic market. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Sensex, Nifty fall: GAIL, Wipro, Lupin early losers; BoB up
The Sensex fell 91.41 points to 28279.43 and the Nifty declined 24.45 points to 8565.35. About 495 shares have advanced, 278 shares ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
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Nifty currently in no-trade zone, says Rajat Bose
Rajat Bose of rajatkbose.com clearly believes that Nifty is currently in a no-trade zone and it is advisable to wait and watch unless one is a ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
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Experts divided on Nifty levels, say correction likely
Sudarshan Sukhani thinks 8000 on the Nifty is likely to come before 9000, while P Phani Sekhar believes it would go to the levels of 8200-8300 ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
7
Sensex, Nifty struggle; Axis Bank, Hindalco, TCS gain 1%
The Sensex is down 64.33 points at 28306.51 and the Nifty is down 13.00 points at 8576.80. About 1090 shares have advanced, 668 shares ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
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Sensex slips 134 pts, Nifty ends below 8600; Lupin tanks 5%
03:30 pm Market closing: The Sensex is down 134.09 points or 0.5 percent at 28370.84, and the Nifty is down 43.70 points or 0.5 percent at ... «Moneycontrol.com, Jul 15»
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Any fall towards 8520-8500 on Nifty could provide buying …
In a chat with ET Now, Mitesh Thacker, Technical Analyst, miteshthacker.com, shares his views on the levels Nifty may see in the days to come. «Economic Times, Jul 15»
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Celebrate The 30th Anniversary Of Explorers With This Nifty Poster
The 1985 film Explorers is one of those movies that's friends talk about in secret. If you've seen it, you probably love it. If you haven't, it's a movie ... «io9, Jul 15»

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