zackig

jagged, serrated, snappy (behavior)

English translations

  1. 01

    crisp

  2. 02

    jagged

  3. 03

    spiky

Word details

German meaning
Schnell, energisch, mit Schwung.
English meaning
Quickly, briskly
Synonym
kantig, gezackt
German example
Er erledigte die Aufgabe zackig und effizient.
English example
He completed the task quickly and efficiently.
Comparative
zackigerSuperlative: am zackigsten

Example sentences with “zackig”

  1. Die Berge haben einen zackigen Gipfel. (The mountains have a jagged peak.)

Frequently asked questions

Can 'zackig' describe a person?

Yes, in an informal military or old-fashioned sense, 'zackig' describes someone who is energetic, alert, and precise in their movements.