peachy

[pee-chee]

adjective

peachier, peachiest 

1. resembling a peach, as in color or appearance.

2. Informal.,  excellent; wonderful; fine.

peachy

/ ˈpiːtʃɪ /

adjective

1. of or like a peach, esp in colour or texture

2. informal,  excellent; fine

Other Word Forms

• peachiness noun
• peachily adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of peachy¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; peach ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

There are parties where people even drink shots of the anti-ageing supplement, often followed by a hefty tequila - though the latter is probably not recommended in the quest for youthful, peachy skin.

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One ad, for example, tried to entice customers with an "exclusive opportunity" to get a "perfect peachy look".

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After briefly calling the tit-for-tat over import duties a "war on the world," Trump repeatedly assured his party that everything was peachy.

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The spirits appear and tell them to head north, take a left, and everything will be peachy.

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All she wanted, she says, was a "peachy bum".

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When To Use

What does peachy mean?

Peachy is an informal and playful way of saying excellent or wonderful. The term peachy-keen can be used to mean the same thing.Peachy can also be used in a literal way to mean resembling a peach in flavor, texture, appearance, or color (a kind of light pinkish orange).Perhaps because it sounds overly optimistic or cheerful when used as a slang term, peachy is often used in a sarcastic way, as in Yeah, my meeting ran late and I got a flat tire, but sure, my day was peachy.Example: Try our new peach pie—it’s just peachy!