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August 13, 2017 Word of the Day

peppy /ˈpɛpi/ adjective
peppy
/ˈpɛpi/
adjective

peppier; peppiest

The children are peppy in the morning.
The children are peppy in the morning.
Definition of PEPPY

[also more peppy; most peppy] chiefly US, somewhat old-fashioned

1 : full of energy or enthusiasm

  • At 75 years old, he is as peppy as ever.

  • a group of peppy cheerleaders

  • The song was a peppy little dance number.

2 : able to move fast

  • a peppy [=zippy] little car

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