adj, noun ·Moderate ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Alternative spelling of percy (“Percocet pill”). alt-of, alternative

Adjective

1. 1
   Lively.

   "She answered with a perky smile and bounced off."

2. 2
   Standing upright; firm.

   "The plant looks much perkier since I watered it."

Adjective

1. 1
   characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

buoyantheartyabuzzactiveactivistactivistic

Antonyms

All antonyms

cheerlessenervatedextinctlither

Example

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"You're in perky form, aren't you?"

Etymology

From perk + -y.

Related phrases

perk up

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