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

Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.

"The presenter had a zippy, upbeat style that kept the audience engaged."

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 notes

In plain EnglishFast and energetic, whether describing a person, a piece of writing, or a machine.

Common pairings

zippy performance zippy little car

Word forms

zippier comparative, zippiest superlative

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The presenter had a _____, upbeat style that kept the audience engaged.

Etymology

From zip ("to move fast") plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.

Rhymes for zippy

hippy nippy lippy dippy sippy tippy pippy drippy chippy Skippy trippy snippy

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Frequently asked questions

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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