perkily

[pur-kee]

perk·y

[pur-kee]
adjective, perk·i·er, perk·i·est.
jaunty; cheerful; brisk; pert.

Origin:
1850–55; perk1 + -y1

perk·i·ly, adverb
perk·i·ness, noun
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Perkily is always a great word to know.
So is slumgullion. Does it mean:
a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc.
a gadget; dingus; thingumbob.
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perky (ˈpɜːkɪ)
 
adj , perkier, perkiest
1.  jaunty; lively
2.  confident; spirited
 
'perkily
 
adv
 
'perkiness
 
n

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