perky — cheerful, lively, and confident in a way that is attractive or appealing
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: cheerful, lively, and confident in a way that is attractive or appealing
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈpɜːrki/
Example Sentences
- My coffee needs to be extra strong because I'm definitely not feeling perky this Monday morning
- The new intern is so perky that she makes the rest of us look like zombies
- Despite the early morning meeting, she remained perky and enthusiastic
perky
ADJECTIVE[/ˈpɜːrki/]
cheerful, lively, and confident in a way that is attractive or appealing
She greeted every customer with a perky smile at the morning bakery rush.
A perky chef presents a quirky turkey!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word originates from the 14th-century Middle English verb 'perk', meaning to stand upright or regain vigor. The adjective-forming suffix -y was added to this verbal root to create the modern sense of being lively and full of energy.
Breakdown
perk (to stand upright, regain vigor) + -y (adjective-forming suffix), literally 'characterized by perking up or being vigorous'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My coffee needs to be extra strong because I'm definitely not feeling perky this Monday morning”
“The new intern is so perky that she makes the rest of us look like zombies”
“Despite the early morning meeting, she remained perky and enthusiastic”
“His perky demeanor made him popular among his classmates”
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