perky

perky

adj \ˈpər-kē\

perk·i·erperk·i·est

Definition of PERKY

1

: briskly self-assured : cocky

2

: jaunty <a perky…waltz — New Yorker>

— perk·i·ly \-kə-lē\ adverb

— perk·i·ness \-kē-nəs\ noun

Examples of PERKY

1. He hasn't been his perky self lately.
2. She drove around in a perky little car.

First Known Use of PERKY

1855

Related to PERKY

Synonyms: active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, mettlesome, peppy, lively, pert, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy

Antonyms: dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid

Related Words: dapper, dashing, spiffy; agog, alert, awake, open-eyed, up, wide-awake; agile, nimble, spry; bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, chirpy, chirrupy, effervescent, sparkly, upbeat; eager, enthusiastic, keen; frolicsome, impish, pixieish, playful; boisterous, bubbly, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited; high-strung, nervous, skittish

Near Antonyms: indolent, lazy, unambitious; inert, lethargic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, torpid, weary; apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid; boring, dull, irksome, tedious

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Rhymes with PERKY

jerky, murky, smirky, turkey, Turkey