/ˈnæti/
OriginOriginally slang, perhaps related to natural.
- informalSmart and fashionable.
“Anyway, while the creepy-video thing is under way there are also some scenes of Pullman looking very natty and East Village in all-black and jamming on his tenor sax in front of a packed dance floor (”
“A natty dresser, especially by congressional standards, Mr. Curtis has turned his penchant for bright socks into an ice-breaker that he says helps constituents feel comfortable in approaching him.”
- Jamaica, slangKnotty.
- slangNatural, as opposed to steroid enhanced.
- slangNational.
- slangSomeone whose muscle gains are natural and not aided by the use of steroids.
- slangA national championship.
“I hope my favorite team makes it to the natty this season.”
- US, slangNatural beer, an economy brand of pale lager.
- A diminutive of the female given name Natalie.
Formsnattier(comparative) · nattiest(superlative) · more natty(comparative) · most natty(superlative) · nattie(alternative) · natties(plural)
Source: Wiktionary