English Explanatory Dictionary

perky

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Lively.
  2. Standing upright; firm.
  3. Early-ripening.
noun
  1. Alternative spelling of percy (“Percocet pill”).

Pronunciation

/ˈpɝki/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-perky.wav

Word forms

perky perkier perkiest perkies

Etymology

From perk + -y.

Related words

perk perk up

Derived words

parky perkily perkiness perkyish unperky
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