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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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 As news consumers flee traditional platforms for peppy TikTok videos and political podcasts, media experts are opening up to USA TODAY about TV anchors changing the channel on the format. Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 24 Jan. 2025 The peppy, effervescent Glinda, who descends into Munchkinland via bubble, represents air. Hannah Malach, WWD, 2 Mar. 2025 The steering also trends toward the heavier and duller side of the spectrum, which typically takes away from some of the fun of ripping around in a peppy all-wheel-drive car. Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024 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 24 Mar. 2025.

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