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perky

adjective

, perk·i·er, perk·i·est.

1. jaunty; cheerful; brisk; pert.

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Derived Forms

• ˈperkily, adverb
• ˈperkiness, noun

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Other Words From

• perki·ly adverb
• perki·ness noun

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Word History and Origins

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Example Sentences

“Grease” choreographer Pat Birch took the director’s chair, juicing up the shaky story and strained humor with numerous energetic dance sequences, including the perky sex education class number “Reproduction.”

With her queer anthem ‘Boyfriend’ and its biting follow-up ‘Breakfast,’ Dove Cameron has left her perky Disney days behind.

With hit after hit aimed at the underserved tween demographic, its perky content imprinted on a generation of viewers and their families.

The early years of crooners and ballads gave way to perky pop – epitomized by perhaps the greatest Eurovision song of all time, ABBA’s “Waterloo,” which won the contest 50 years ago.

Young mice waiters with perky black bow ties bustled among the diners, stepping neatly over their tails, serving the soup course.