peppy

[ pep-ee ]
/ ˈpɛp i /
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adjective, pep·pi·er, pep·pi·est. Informal.

energetic; vigorous; lively.

Origin of peppy

First recorded in 1920–25; pep + -y1

OTHER WORDS FROM peppy

pep·pi·ly, adverb pep·pi·ness, noun

Words nearby peppy

peppershrike, peppertree, pepperwood, pepperwort, peppery, peppy, pepsin, pepsin a, pepsinate, pepsinogen, peptalk

Words related to peppiness

nerve, motivation, guts, earnestness, gameness, bounce, vim, morale, brio, psyche, spunk, mood, zip, willpower, sparkle, animation, enthusiasm, vigor, jazz, boldness

British Dictionary definitions for peppiness

peppy
/ (ˈpɛpɪ) /

adjective -pier or -piest

informal full of vitality; bouncy or energetic

Derived forms of peppy

peppily, adverb peppiness, noun