peppy

[ pep-ee ]
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adjective,pep·pi·er, pep·pi·est.Informal.
  1. energetic; vigorous; lively.

Origin of peppy

1
First recorded in 1920–25; pep + -y1

Other words from peppy

  • pep·pi·ly, adverb
  • pep·pi·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for peppy

peppy

/ (ˈpɛpɪ) /


adjective-pier or -piest
  1. informal full of vitality; bouncy or energetic

Derived forms of peppy

  • peppily, adverb
  • peppiness, noun

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