peppy

[ pep-ee ]

adjective

, Informal.

, pep·pi·er, pep·pi·est.

1. energetic; vigorous; lively.

peppy

/ ˈpɛpɪ /

adjective

1. informal.
   full of vitality; bouncy or energetic

Derived Forms

• ˈpeppily, adverb
• ˈpeppiness, noun

Other Words From

• peppi·ly adverb
• peppi·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of peppy¹

First recorded in 1920–25; pep + -y ¹

Example Sentences

As the steady rhythm and peppy horns start to play, Diaz is typically greeted with loud screams from the audience and she absorbs the energy.

From Los Angeles Times

Sitting a few rows back from the stage in his signature light-blue button-down shirt, Ballmer clapped along with Mars’ peppy tune and happily received a round of back-slaps from the pals seated around him.

From Los Angeles Times

The lobby was blindingly bright, with porcelain floors and mod furniture in peppy colors.

From Los Angeles Times

Set to a peppy electronic soundtrack, a recent video clip showed what the Hezbollah militia said was a missile-firing drone, a new weapon in its arsenal as it ratchets up its strikes on Israel.

From New York Times

Within the Bubble, the perpetually peppy Lindy is in constant conversation with her friends; she chats away with the cadence — and vocal fry — of a family-friendly YouTuber, and they coo back.

From New York Times

Related Words

• animated
• perky
• spirited
• sprightly