English Explanatory Dictionary

peppy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Full of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy
noun
  1. A tree of species Agonis flexuosa, commonly known as Western Australian peppermint or peppermint tree.

Pronunciation

/ˈpɛpi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-peppy.wav

Word forms

peppy peppier peppiest peppies

Etymology

From pep + -y.

Synonyms

energetic lively perky sparky zippy full of pep full of vim and vigor

Antonyms

enervated exhausted lethargic solemn

Derived words

peppily peppiness unpeppy
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