perky
Americanadjective
adjective
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jaunty; lively
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confident; spirited
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of perky
Explanation
If you are a perky person, you are upbeat, lively and positive. A perky friend would be the one who's always up for games and activities and constantly declaring, "Hey guys, this is fun!" Perky is an adjective traditionally used to describe women or girls, like its synonym bubbly. Perky people tend to have lots of energy. They're always smiling and have a generally cheerful disposition. The enthusiasm of perky can be contagious — soon, you'll also be perky, unless you need a quiet, calm or somber moment. In that case, all that happy chatter can quickly become very annoying.
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Example Sentences
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In exchange for free jerky, Mr. Chau agreed to promote Perky Jerky on social media.
From New York Times • Nov. 30, 2018
Sometimes these rituals are obviously destructive: Dick’s short story The Days of Perky Pat, for instance, is about post-apocalyptic survivors who endlessly relive prewar life using dolls.
From The Verge • Oct. 11, 2018
That’s Perky Noir, and there’s only one place to find it.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 15, 2018
Perky pimento cheese oozes out of a potato kaiser roll, and a Cajun rémoulade tops the grass-fed Angus beef patty with a hint of spice and plenty of tang.
From Washington Post • May 24, 2017
Perky Dad tosses a fry in the direction of his mouth, but it bounces off his nose and lands on the dashboard.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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