peppy

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adjective

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

peppiness

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noun

pep·​pi·​ness
ˈpepēnə̇s
-pin-
plural -es
: the quality or state of being peppy

Examples of peppy in a Sentence

Adjective 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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Adjective
The colours are strictly primary, the tone peppy and upbeat. Jack Lang, New York Times, 9 June 2026 Thankfully, the largely entertaining affair marches to a peppier beat than the show, which can become bogged down despite its seasons being relatively short in terms of episodes. Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 Thankfully, the largely entertaining affair marches to a peppier beat than the show, which can become bogged down despite its seasons being relatively short in terms of episodes. Mark Meszoros, Boston Herald, 28 May 2026 Brown is, of course, the titular character here, a peppy and intelligent young lady who has a real panache for solving crimes and breaking the fourth wall during her many adventures. Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Word History

First Known Use

Adjective

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 18 Jun. 2026.

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