zippy

[ zip-ee ]

/ ˈzɪp i /

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adjective, zip·pi·er, zip·pi·est.Informal.

lively; peppy.

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Origin of zippy

First recorded in 1915–20; zip¹ + -y¹

Words nearby zippy

zip-out, zipper, zippered, ZIP + 4, Zipporah, zippy, ziram, zircalloy, Zircaloy, zircon, zirconia

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How to use zippy in a sentence

Astrophysicists are stumped as to how so much energy gets into the zippiest electrons.
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Those zippy electrons exert a pressure that opposes the inward pull of gravity.
Scientists spotted an electron-capture supernova for the first time|Emily Conover|July 1, 2021|Science News
This gorgeous mix of vegetables, zippy dressing and creamy mozzarella gets an aromatic hit of mint.
Fresh mint lifts these 6 savory recipes|Kari Sonde|June 16, 2021|Washington Post
It’s not massively zippier, but I’d venture to say 15- to 20-percent faster, which is handy when I forgot to charge it and want to use it as a sleep tracker.
Apple Watch Series 6 review: Still the best smartwatch for iPhone users|Billy Cadden|June 15, 2021|Popular-Science

Those zippy little utility carts used to carry people and Gatorade around the field would have made a sick little beach cruiser.
Environment Report: The Chargers Stadium’s Circle of Life|MacKenzie Elmer|March 29, 2021|Voice of San Diego
The quartet seems to be dealing with their respective emotional turmoil with enviable zippy wit.
‘Girls’ Season 3 Trailer Debuts. Is It the Most Relatable Yet?|Kevin Fallon|November 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Zippy was not always so wicked as this, even after he had to be chained up; but he was very mischievous.
The Nursery, August 1881, Vol. XXX|Various
They went out there and found Zippy on a high shelf where the blacking-brushes were kept.
The Nursery, August 1881, Vol. XXX|Various
One day, Isabella's sister Ellen gave Zippy a nice, large, fresh egg.
The Nursery, August 1881, Vol. XXX|Various
Also when it comes to light and frivolous chat Mirabelle is right there with the zippy patter.
Torchy and Vee|Sewell Ford
Wa'n't such a bad looker, you know, in her other rig; but in this zippy regalia—well, I got to admit that she's some ripe pippin.
Shorty McCabe on the Job|Sewell Ford

British Dictionary definitions for zippy

zippy

/ (ˈzɪpɪ) /

adjective -pier or -piest

informal full of energy; lively

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