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peppy

[pep-ee]

pep·py

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

Origin:
1920–25; pep + -y1

pep·pi·ly, adverb
pep·pi·ness, noun
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Peppy is always a great word to know.
So is flibbertigibbet. Does it mean:
a chattering or flighty, light-headed person.
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
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peppy (ˈpɛpɪ)
 
adj , -pier, -piest
informal full of vitality; bouncy or energetic
 
'peppily
 
adv
 
'peppiness
 
n

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peppy definition


  1. mod.
    vigorous; energetic. (See also perky.) : I sure don't feel very peppy right now.

  2. Go to pepped (up). :
Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
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