zippier; zippiest
: full of zip: such as
a
: very quick or speedy
a zippy sports car
b
: strikingly fresh, lively, or appealing in style
zippy clothes
Examples of zippy in a Sentence
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Ashlyn Ware, Midwest Living, 7 Jan. 2026
His latest film looks like both a step up and a continuance of his brand of zippy horror with a comedic bite.
—Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 5 Jan. 2026
Orange juice has had a starring role at the breakfast table for decades, thanks to its zippy flavor and high vitamin C and antioxidant content.
—Jamie Ducharme, Health, 18 Dec. 2025
This version has all the familiar flavors—tomatoes, jalapeños, onions—but with a zippy vinegar bite that wakes everything up.
—Maggie Meyer Glisan, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Dec. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zippy
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zippy. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.
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