peppy

adjective

pep·​py ˈpe-pē How to pronounce peppy (audio)
peppier; peppiest
: full of pep
peppiness noun

Examples of peppy in a Sentence

At 75 years old, he is as peppy as ever. a group of peppy cheerleaders The song was a peppy little dance number.
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The peppy, effervescent Glinda, who descends into Munchkinland via bubble, represents air. Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 But even with the possibility of less-than-perfect powder conditions, a trip to Lake Tahoe’s aquamarine waters and rolling mountain ranges, grim Old West histories, and peppy post-Covid population boom is a very good idea this time of year. Alessandra Codinha, Vogue, 20 Feb. 2025 How to layer your peppy polo sweaters atop any other elevated wardrobe essential in your arsenal. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 10 Feb. 2025 Whatever that was, its direct opposite is happening in Palmer’s morgue, where Jimmy’s practicing shaking his groove thang to peppy pop for Victoria’s upcoming daddy/daughter dance. Sara Netzley, EW.com, 4 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peppy was in 1914

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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppy. Accessed 17 Apr. 2025.

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