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perky
adjective \ˈpər-kē\
: lively in manner or appearance
perk·i·erperk·i·est
Full Definition of PERKY
1
: briskly self-assured : cocky
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First Known Use of PERKY
1855
Related to PERKY
- Synonyms
- active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, mettlesome, peppy, lively, pert, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy
- Antonyms
- dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid
PERKINESS Defined for Kids
perky
adjective \ˈpər-kē\
perk·i·erperk·i·est
Definition of PERKY for Kids
: being lively and cheerful
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