adj

peppy

PEH-pee

Peppy (adj) means Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively. Example: “The peppy cheerleaders kept the crowd energized all game.”

adj

Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.

"The peppy cheerleaders kept the crowd energized all game."

How to use peppy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishEnergetic, upbeat, and full of pep.

When to use it

Informal.

Common pairings

a peppy tune peppy attitude

peppier comparative, peppies plural, peppiest superlative

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The _____ cheerleaders kept the crowd energized all game.

From pep + -y.

enervated exhausted solemn lethargic

serious spent active slow sad tired weak grave

preppy

What does “peppy” mean?

The word “peppy” means full of energy and enthusiasm; lively. In plain terms, energetic, upbeat, and full of pep.

How do you pronounce “peppy”?

“Peppy” is pronounced PEH-pee (/ˈpɛpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “peppy” in a sentence?

Here is “peppy” used in a sentence: “The peppy cheerleaders kept the crowd energized all game.”

What is the opposite of “peppy”?

The opposite of “peppy” — its antonyms — are enervated, exhausted, solemn and lethargic.

What part of speech is “peppy”?

“Peppy” is an adjective.

serious spent active slow sad tired weak grave