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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Layne’s Slurpee slurping farmgirl is a peppy cheerleader, laying on the requisite ditziness but just enough to stay believable. Michelle F. Solomon, Miami Herald, 15 Jan. 2025 The peppy little twin is mated to a six-speed gearbox with a slipper clutch. New Atlas, 11 Jan. 2025 The rest of the suite featured peppy tropical decor of teal accent walls, lime curtains, and gold palm frond art prints, and the bedroom was outfitted with a queen-size bed and standalone closet for storage. Mariette Williams, Travel + Leisure, 9 Jan. 2025 The Atrium does the opposite, hugging the sidewalk, peppy and reassuring. Justin Davidson, Curbed, 23 Jan. 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 4 Feb. 2025.

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