adj
zippy
ZIH-pee
Zippy (adj) means Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively. Example: “The presenter had a zippy, upbeat style that kept the audience engaged.”
adj
1
Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.
"The presenter had a zippy, upbeat style that kept the audience engaged."
2
Fast or quick, especially in response or movement.
"The new laptop has a much zippier processor than the old one."
How to use zippy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFast and energetic, whether describing a person, a piece of writing, or a machine.
Common pairings
zippy performance
zippy little car
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Word forms
- Comparative
- zippier
- Superlative
- zippiest
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Etymology
From zip ("to move fast") plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.
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What does “zippy” mean?
The word “zippy” means full of energy and enthusiasm; lively. In plain terms, fast and energetic, whether describing a person, a piece of writing, or a machine.
How do you pronounce “zippy”?
“Zippy” is pronounced ZIH-pee (/ˈzɪpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “zippy” in a sentence?
Here is “zippy” used in a sentence: “The presenter had a zippy, upbeat style that kept the audience engaged.”
What part of speech is “zippy”?
“Zippy” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “zippy” have?
“Zippy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.
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