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peppy
pep·py P0179400 (pĕp′ē)adj. pep·i·er, pep·i·est Informal Full of or characterized by energy and high spirits; lively. pep′pi·ly adv.pep′pi·ness n.peppy (ˈpɛpɪ) adj, -pier or -piestinformal full of vitality; bouncy or energetic ˈpeppily adv ˈpeppiness npep•py (ˈpɛp i) adj. -pi•er, -pi•est. energetic; vigorous; lively. [1920–25] pep′pi•ly, adv. pep′pi•ness, n. ThesaurusAdj. | 1. | peppy - marked by lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes"; "the peppy and interesting talk"; "a spirited dance"bouncing, bouncy, spirited, zippylively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party" |
peppyadjective1. Informal. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy:active, brisk, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, forceful, kinetic, lively, sprightly, strenuous, vigorous.2. Informal. Very brisk, alert, and full of high spirits:animated, bouncy, chipper, dashing, high-spirited, lively, pert, spirited, vivacious.Idioms: bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, full of life.3. Disposed to action:active, brisk, driving, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, enterprising, lively, sprightly, spry, vigorous, zippy.Informal: snappy.Translations
peppy
pepped upStimulated; made to be or feel more awake, alert, and energetic. Hyphenated if used before a noun. I just can't focus until I get pepped up with a bit of coffee in the morning. The officer suspected that the pepped-up truck driver might have been high on amphetamines.See also: pep, uppeppyAlert, enthusiastic, and energetic. A: "You're looking very peppy this morning!" B: "I just received some amazing news, so I'm in a great mood!" I've got three kids under the age of five—I haven't felt peppy in years!pepped (up) and peppy mod. alcohol intoxicated. (see also perked (up).) That guy looks a little pepped up. Don’t give him any more booze. See also: pep, uppeppy verbSee pepped uppeppy1. mod. vigorous; energetic. (see also perky.) I sure don’t feel very peppy right now. 2. Go to pepped (up).peppy
Synonyms for peppyadj possessing, exerting, or displaying energySynonyms- active
- brisk
- dynamic
- dynamical
- energetic
- forceful
- kinetic
- lively
- sprightly
- strenuous
- vigorous
adj very brisk, alert, and full of high spiritsSynonyms- animated
- bouncy
- chipper
- dashing
- high-spirited
- lively
- pert
- spirited
- vivacious
adj disposed to actionSynonyms- active
- brisk
- driving
- dynamic
- dynamical
- energetic
- enterprising
- lively
- sprightly
- spry
- vigorous
- zippy
- snappy
Synonyms for peppyadj marked by lively actionSynonyms- bouncing
- bouncy
- spirited
- zippy
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