peppy

adjective

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

Examples of peppy in a Sentence

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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This peppy one-day bash also includes lucha libre wrestling, live music, tequila, a 5K taco run and a costume contest. Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 7 July 2025 Elsewhere bags came dressed in multiple tassels resembling skeins of wool echoing the Dior collection’s peppy collegiate style knits and the Dior house’s roots in craftsmanship. Stephanie Hirschmiller, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025 In the series, Joss’ Ken dissuades Poehler’s peppy protagonist Leslie Knope from hosting a local festival on sacred burial grounds. Alexandra Del Rosario, Los Angeles Times, 2 June 2025 Its peppy editing and sharp dialogue impressed producer James L. Brooks, whose credits go all the way back to The Mary Tyler Moore Show. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 18 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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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 22 Jul. 2025.

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