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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These small citrus fruits grow at the base of the nearby volcano, Sakurajima, and lend a zippy citrus note to the spirit. Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025 But this is one veggie side dish that makes eating your five-a-day fun, thanks to a boost from zippy Dijon vinaigrette, savory chicken broth, and verdant fresh parsley. Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2025 The film offers glimpses of some old Mickeys – Nos. 12 through 16 die in vaccine trials during a zippy montage ― while others are mentioned in passing: No. 6 is the annoying and clingy one. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 5 Mar. 2025 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 See All Example Sentences for zippy

Word History

First Known Use

1904, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
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 26 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

zippy

adjective
zippier; zippiest
: full of zip : brisk, snappy

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