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zippy
adjective zip·py \ˈzi-pē\
: very fast
: appealingly stylish
: having a spicy flavor
zip·pi·erzip·pi·est
Full Definition of ZIPPY
: full of zip: as a : very quick or speedy <a zippy sports car> b : strikingly fresh, lively, or appealing in style <zippy clothes>
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First Known Use of ZIPPY
1904
Related to ZIPPY
- Synonyms
- active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pert, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, lively
- Antonyms
- dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid
ZIPPY Defined for Kids
zippy
adjective zip·py \ˈzi-pē\
zip·pi·erzip·pi·est
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