peppy

adjective

pep·​py ˈpe-pē How to pronounce peppy (audio)
peppier; peppiest
: full of pep
peppiness noun

Examples of peppy in a Sentence

At 75 years old, he is as peppy as ever. a group of peppy cheerleaders The song was a peppy little dance number.
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There's not a space like it in the city — peppy but polished, intimate but inviting. Rachel Bernhard, jsonline.com, 29 Aug. 2025 Her peppier stuff rock big beats with small hooks. Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 14 Aug. 2025 The deep Atlantic tropical waves coming from Africa have been peppier this week, and July 24's long-range forecast models jumped from a generally quiet next 15 days to a much busier look for the first part of August. Brandi D. Addison, Austin American Statesman, 29 July 2025 Warner played the by-the-book McGee, while Griffin portrayed peppy tow truck owner Sherman. Edward Segarra, USA Today, 21 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of peppy was in 1914

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“Peppy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/peppy. Accessed 9 Sep. 2025.

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