perky
Americanadjective
adjective
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jaunty; lively
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confident; spirited
Other Word Forms
- perkily adverb
- perkiness noun
Etymology
Origin of perky
Example Sentences
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As long as oranges are in season, take advantage of their perky perfume by stirring a few tablespoons of zest into the mix.
Hudson encourages the audience to use Claire’s stubborn buoyancy and perky accent as a life raft when Lightning & Thunder are deluged by extremely bad luck.
From Los Angeles Times
When Pascal finally slaps Phoenix across the face, the joke is gone and what’s left is a petty, pathetic standoff, scored to Perry’s incongruously perky anthem.
From Los Angeles Times
Not far behind is her perky - and unusual - cover of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.
From BBC
But, Jason was going to be alright: the vet said, aside from mild dehydration, the dog was already back to his fluffy, perky self.
From Barron's
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