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perky

[pur-kee]

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adjective, perk·i·er, perk·i·est.

jaunty; cheerful; brisk; pert.

Origin:
1850–55; perk¹ + -y¹

Related forms

perk·i·ly, adverb

perk·i·ness, noun

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Example Sentences

These perky infant amaranth leaves are called microgreens even though they are a gorgeous burgundy.

Since his medical details are a state secret, the rest of the world can only guess whether his health is as perky.

It didn't help that the preternaturally perky grad students didn't much care.

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These perky infant amaranth leaves are called microgreens even though they are a gorgeous burgundy.

Since his medical details are a state secret, the rest of the world can only guess whether his health is as perky.

It didn't help that the preternaturally perky grad students didn't much care.

Turns out, those little guys can stay fresh and perky for quite a while stored unplucked in a plastic bag in the fridge.

Pasture-raised eggs wow us with their rich flavor, deep yellow yolks, and perky whites.

Marvel at the perky daughter proclaiming the furry thing in her lap as being the property of her father.

After all, this pretty, perky toss-and-tie of fabric is supposed to be synonymous with femininity.

Unfortunately, such figures rely on overseas customers feeling perky.

The boxy photos and shot clocks blinked enticingly on the screen, the perky face of the site.

The plant is handsome, too, with shiny leaves and an overall perky look.

They would, unless economic growth proved perky enough to mop up the millions who will be thrown out of work.

Her interest wasn't a result of the perky admissions staff members or the numerous computer labs that grace every campus.

Tunisia is in with a good chance of having a decent democracy and a perky economy by the end of next year.

Visualize kicking those cancer cells out o' the body, and new beautiful perky pink ones taking their place.

But it is also a symptom of mild paranoia about whether these firms can in their dotage still deliver perky growth.

Keep your cut zinnia blooms bright and perky by using a floral preservative.

Our furry friends are as sure-footed, perky and alert as ever.

And here the domestic car industry has been getting perky advantages due to their political strength.

It's evergreen fine texture foliage would spill over the edge and the yellow flowers would give it a bright perky look.

These days, the typical perky aerobics instructor or buff personal trainer may have more than a few gray hairs.

The fronds were particularly perky and too unwieldy for the refrigerator.

They are joined by a dining-room staff that is perky and attentive.

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World English Dictionary

perky (ˈpɜːkɪ)

—*adj* , perkier, perkiest
1.	jaunty; lively
2.	confident; spirited

'perkily

—*adv*

'perkiness

—n

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Word Origin & History

perky

1820, from perk. Of young women's breasts since at least 1937.

Slang Dictionary

perky definition

mod.
energetic; alert. (See also peppy.) : A perky hostess keeps parties alive.

Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions by Richard A. Spears.Fourth Edition.
Copyright 2007. Published by McGraw Hill.
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