Peppy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈpe-pē/ pep·py

Meaning & Definition of Peppy

Peppy (adjective)

  1. full of pep

Peppy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. having active strength of body or mind

    "a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians"

    similar: dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital
    related: animated, brisk, dashing, kinetic, lively, punchy, spirited, sprightly, vivacious, energized, enlivened, invigorated, vitalized, firm, fortified, mettlesome, mighty, powerful, puissant, strong, refreshed, rejuvenated, revitalized, able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, burly, fit, hardy, husky, muscular, robustious, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy, tough, virile, hale, healthy, hearty, sound, capable, competent
    opposite: dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid
    near: delicate, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, wan, weak, weakened, impotent, powerless, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, tired, indolent, lackadaisical, languid, lazy, invertebrate, nerveless, soft, spineless, wimpy, ill, unhealthy, unsound, unwell, broken-down, debilitated, decrepit, disabled, wasted, worn-out

  2. having much high-spirited energy and movement

    "a peppy dance performance"

    similar: active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, lively, mettlesome, perky, pert, pizzazzy, racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy, on the go
    related: dapper, dashing, spiffy, agog, alert, awake, open-eyed, up, wide-awake, agile, nimble, spry, bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, chirpy, chirrupy, effervescent, sparkly, upbeat, eager, enthusiastic, keen, frolicsome, impish, pixieish, playful, boisterous, bubbly, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited, high-strung, nervous, skittish
    opposite: dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid
    near: indolent, lazy, unambitious, inert, lethargic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, torpid, weary, apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid, boring, dull, irksome, tedious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Peppy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Peppy:

dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital, active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, lively, mettlesome, perky, pert, pizzazzy, racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vivacious, zippy, on the go

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Peppy

Words with the opposite meaning of Peppy:

dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, spiritless, vapid

Related Words for Peppy

dashing, punchy, energized, enlivened, invigorated, vitalized, firm, fortified, mighty, powerful, puissant, strong, refreshed, rejuvenated, revitalized, able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, burly, fit, hardy, husky, muscular, robustious, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy

Near Antonyms of Peppy

delicate, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, wan, weak, weakened, impotent, powerless, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, tired, indolent, lazy, invertebrate, nerveless, soft, spineless, wimpy, ill, unhealthy, unsound, unwell, broken-down, debilitated, decrepit

Word Forms of Peppy

Inflections: peppier, peppiest

Derived words: peppiness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Peppy

First known use: 1914

Frequently Asked Questions about Peppy

What does "Peppy" mean?

"Peppy" means full of pep. As an adjective, it is defined as: full of pep. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Peppy"?

Other words for "Peppy" include dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, red-blooded, robust and vigorous. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Peppy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Peppy"?

There are 108 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Peppy". Common alternatives include dynamic, energetic, flush, gingery, lusty, red-blooded, robust, vigorous, vital and active.

What is the opposite of "Peppy"?

Antonyms of "Peppy" include dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpid, dead, inactive and inanimate. Near antonyms include delicate, effete, enervated and faint.

How do you use "Peppy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Peppy" in a sentence: "a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians"; "a peppy dance performance".

Is "Peppy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Peppy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Peppy"?

"Peppy" is pronounced /ˈpe-pē/ and divided into syllables as pep·py.

What is the origin of the word "Peppy"?

First known use: 1914.