Definition of zippy
zippier
;zippiest
: full of zip: such asa : very quick or speedy a zippy sports carb : strikingly fresh, lively, or appealing in style zippy clothes
Explore Merriam-Webster
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
Recent Examples of zippy from the Web
-
This off-dry riesling from an iconic producer in the legendary Mosel region shows lots of ripe fruit, including poached pear, lemon curd and orange zest, with zippy acidity on the back end.
-
Apple high-end tier also includes new screen tech that makes scrolling smoother, a zippier processor and the same 12-megapixel, 4K shooting camera found on the iPhone 7.
-
For more about Apple, watch: In terms of hardware, both the Surface Pro and iPad Pro are equipped with gorgeous screens, zippy processors, and pretty good battery life.
-
For more about Apple, watch: In terms of hardware, both the Surface Pro and iPad Pro are equipped with gorgeous screens, zippy processors, and pretty good battery life.
-
Error loading player: No playable sources found ICYMI: Apple made some pretty stellar announcements on Monday, one being a new iPad Pro (available in 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch) featuring the world's most advanced display and a zippy new skill set.
-
Error loading player: No playable sources found ICYMI: Apple made some pretty stellar announcements on Monday, one being a new iPad Pro (available in 10.5-inch and 12.9-inch) featuring the world's most advanced display and a zippy new skill set.
-
Bonus: The score is by Fey’s husband, Jeff Richmond, who wrote 30 Rock’s zippy background tunes.
-
Since 2010, this Illinois five-piece has made zippy emo by combining snappy choruses, sugary three-chord punch, and heartfelt, sometimes amusing lyrics about growing up, struggling, and self-acceptance.
These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zippy.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
First Known Use of zippy
1904
ZIPPY Defined for English Language Learners
zippy
playDefinition of zippy for English Language Learners
-
: very fast
-
: appealingly stylish
-
: having a spicy flavor
ZIPPY Defined for Kids
Learn More about zippy
-
See words that rhyme with zippy Thesaurus: All synonyms and antonyms for zippy Spanish Central: Translation of zippy Nglish: Translation of zippy for Spanish speakers
Seen and Heard
What made you want to look up zippy? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
Writing? Check your grammar now!