adj
natty
NA-tee
Natty (adj) means Smart, neat, and stylishly dressed. Example: “He showed up in a natty tweed suit and polished shoes.”
adj
1
Smart, neat, and stylishly dressed.
"He showed up in a natty tweed suit and polished shoes."
"She always looks natty, even on a casual Friday."
2
Slang: natural, meaning not enhanced by steroids or other performance drugs (common in bodybuilding and fitness culture).
"He insists his muscle gains are all natty, with no supplements involved."
How to use natty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither "neatly and fashionably dressed" (the older sense) or "drug-free/natural" in bodybuilding slang (the newer one).
When to use it
The "steroid-free" meaning is internet and gym slang, informal in any other context.
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Word forms
- Plural
- natties
- Comparative
- nattier, more natty
- Superlative
- nattiest, most natty
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Etymology
Origin uncertain; likely connected to "natural," possibly starting out as informal slang before settling into its "smart, tidy" meaning.
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What does “natty” mean?
The word “natty” means smart, neat, and stylishly dressed. In plain terms, either "neatly and fashionably dressed" (the older sense) or "drug-free/natural" in bodybuilding slang (the newer one).
How do you pronounce “natty”?
“Natty” is pronounced NA-tee (/ˈnæti/ in IPA).
How do you use “natty” in a sentence?
Here is “natty” used in a sentence: “He showed up in a natty tweed suit and polished shoes.”
What part of speech is “natty”?
“Natty” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “natty” have?
“Natty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: smart, neat, and stylishly dressed.
