peachy keen

peach·y-keen

[pee-chee-keen]
adjective Informal.
peachy ( def 2 ).

Origin:
1955–60, Americanism

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Main Entry:  peachy keen
Part of Speech:  adj
Definition:  excellent; fine, worthy
Usage:  slang
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Peachy keen is always a great word to know.
So is ninnyhammer. Does it mean:
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
a fool or simpleton; ninny.
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peachy (keen) definition


  1. mod.
    fine; excellent. : Your idea is really peachy!
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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