adj
perky
PKEE
Perky (adj) means Cheerful, lively, and full of energy. Example: “The new intern was perky even on a Monday morning.”
adj
1
Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
"She answered with a perky smile and bounced off."
"The new intern was perky even on a Monday morning."
2
Standing up firmly or noticeably.
"The dog's ears went perky at the sound of the doorbell."
How to use perky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBright, cheerful, and energetic — or, of an object, standing up firm and alert.
Common pairings
perky attitude
perky ears
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Word forms
- Comparative
- perkier
- Superlative
- perkiest
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Etymology
From perk + the adjective suffix -y.
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Rhymes for perky
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What does “perky” mean?
The word “perky” means cheerful, lively, and full of energy. In plain terms, bright, cheerful, and energetic — or, of an object, standing up firm and alert.
How do you pronounce “perky”?
“Perky” is pronounced PKEE (/ˈpɝki/ in IPA).
How do you use “perky” in a sentence?
Here is “perky” used in a sentence: “The new intern was perky even on a Monday morning.”
What part of speech is “perky”?
“Perky” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “perky” have?
“Perky” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
