zippy

adjective

zip·​py ˈzi-pē How to pronounce zippy (audio)
zippier; zippiest
: full of zip: such as
a
: very quick or speedy
a zippy sports car
b
: strikingly fresh, lively, or appealing in style
zippy clothes

Examples of zippy in a Sentence

a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Time frame: The shades arrived at my house quickly—lead time is just over two weeks, which is zippy for custom drapery. Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 28 Feb. 2025 Bright and zippy acidity bathing the fruit flavors, and tannins supportive but quiet. Tom Mullen, Forbes, 23 Feb. 2025 The game's zippy controls, tough but not overwhelming combat, and morally ambiguous perspective make for a memorable journey that sets itself apart from the crowd. Ars Technica, 13 Feb. 2025 Characters choke down blood like chocolate and the zippy script (written by Phillip Murphy and Christopher Landon & Michael Kennedy) pairs well with two charismatic leads. Alison Foreman, IndieWire, 6 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zippy

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of zippy was in 1904

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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zippy. Accessed 15 Mar. 2025.

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zippy

adjective
zip·​py ˈzip-ē How to pronounce zippy (audio)
zippier; zippiest
: full of zip : brisk, snappy

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