peppy

adjective

pep·​py ˈpe-pē How to pronounce peppy (audio)
peppier; peppiest
: full of pep
peppiness noun

Examples of peppy in a Sentence

At 75 years old, he is as peppy as ever. a group of peppy cheerleaders The song was a peppy little dance number.
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With its newest design, Waking Daisy in the Corners of Brookfield, the restaurant’s peppy, colorful branding seeps into its single-stall bathrooms, too. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 18 Sep. 2025 These water signs are adaptable and eager team players, so help siblings dress up as a school of fish or as a peppy cheer squad that will bring everyone’s feelings up. Ella Cerón, Parents, 16 Sep. 2025 Buoyant bánh tiêu sesame doughnuts are paired with ribbons of prosciutto and peppy giardiniera for a Southeast Asian take on gnocco fritto. The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 Sep. 2025 Her peppier stuff rock big beats with small hooks. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peppy was in 1914

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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppy. Accessed 26 Sep. 2025.

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