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Definition of perky - 2 dictionary results

perk⋅y

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

Origin:
1850–55; perk 1 + -y 1


perk⋅i⋅ly, adverb
perk⋅i⋅ness, noun
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perk·y   (pûr'kē)   
adj.   perk·i·er, perk·i·est
  1. Having a buoyant or self-confident air; briskly cheerful.

  2. Jaunty; sprightly.

perk'i·ly adv., perk'i·ness n.
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