peppy

adjective

pep·​py ˈpe-pē How to pronounce peppy (audio)
peppier; peppiest
Synonyms of peppynext
: 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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Lucy initially tries to bargain with the Khans in her regular tone of peppy optimism, which is thrown back in her face when the Khans’ leader threatens to eat Dogmeat. Jack King, Vulture, 17 Dec. 2025 Opt for &Daughter’s festive Fair Isle or Guest in Residence’s paisley style; Johnston’s of Elgin’s peppy argyle take would also provide a welcome pop of color against neutrals. Laura Jackson, Vogue, 15 Dec. 2025 The reading experience is peppy. PC Magazine, 7 Nov. 2025 Only minus that peppy dance number. Randy Myers, Mercury News, 6 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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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 26 Dec. 2025.

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