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pep·py

 (pĕp′ē)
adj. pep·i·er, pep·i·est Informal
Full of or characterized by energy and high spirits; lively.
pep′pi·ly adv.
pep′pi·ness n.
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peppy

(ˈpɛpɪ)
adj, -pier or -piest
informal full of vitality; bouncy or energetic
ˈpeppily adv
ˈpeppiness n
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pep•py

(ˈpɛp i)

adj. -pi•er, -pi•est.
energetic; vigorous; lively.
[1920–25]
pep′pi•ly, adv.
pep′pi•ness, n.
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ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:
Adj.1.peppy - marked by lively actionpeppy - marked by lively action; "a bouncing gait"; "bouncy tunes"; "the peppy and interesting talk"; "a spirited dance"
bouncing, bouncy, spirited, zippy
lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"
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peppy

adjective
1. Informal. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy:
active, brisk, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, forceful, kinetic, lively, sprightly, strenuous, vigorous.
2. Informal. Very brisk, alert, and full of high spirits:
animated, bouncy, chipper, dashing, high-spirited, lively, pert, spirited, vivacious.
Idioms: bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, full of life.
3. Disposed to action:
active, brisk, driving, dynamic, dynamical, energetic, enterprising, lively, sprightly, spry, vigorous, zippy.
Informal: snappy.
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Translations

peppy

adj (+er) (inf) → peppig (inf)
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