perky

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

Origin of perky

1
First recorded in 1850–55; perk1 + -y1

Other words from perky

  • perk·i·ly, adverb
  • perk·i·ness, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for perky

perky

/ (ˈpɜːkɪ) /


adjectiveperkier or perkiest
  1. jaunty; lively

  2. confident; spirited

Derived forms of perky

  • perkily, adverb
  • perkiness, noun

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