peppyadj.
/ˈpɛpi/, U.S. /ˈpɛpi/ colloquial (originally U.S.)
Full of energy or vigour; spirited, lively.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [adjective] > lively, vivacious, or animated
jollyc1325
lightsomea1382
kedgec1440
fledge?1461
crank1499
frisky?a1500
sprightya1522
frisk1528
sprightful1550
quick-spirited1552
cranking1567
lively1567
quick-sprighted1579
aleger1590
bright-eyed1590
firking1594
sprightly1594
spirituous1601
great-stomached1607
spirity1615
spiritous1628
lifesomec1635
vivacious1645
rattlingc1650
quick-set1653
airy1654
animated1660
sparklinga1704
bob1721
vivace1721
animate1801
high-lifed1859
sassy1859
chippy1865
sparky1883
high-keyed1893
high life1903
peppy1914
pepful1915
jazzy1917
upbeat1947
zappy1969
sparkly1979
1914 Colorado Springs Gaz. 1 Jan. 6/4 Their peppy little coach is not yet satisfied with their work.
1934 J. O'Hara Appointment in Samarra (1935) 15 Everyone from out of town thought it was the peppiest place in the country at Christmas.
1974 J. Heller Something Happened 14 She was peppy and direct, always laughing and teasing.
1995 Independent 7 Nov. (Suppl.) 14/2 The Mizrahi offering was certainly the most peppy and fun in an otherwise dull New York.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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