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Perky: meaning, definitions and examples

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perky

 

[ ˈpɜːr.ki ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mood description

Perky describes a lively, cheerful, and energetic state of being. It often refers to someone who is in good spirits and is exhibiting an enthusiasm that is evident in their demeanor and behavior.

Synonyms

bubbly, cheerful, lively, spirited

Examples of usage

  • She walked into the room with a perky attitude that brightened everyone's day.
  • His perky voice made the announcement sound even more exciting.
  • The perky little dog wagged its tail with joy.
  • After a good night's sleep, she felt perky and ready to tackle the day.

Translations

Translations of the word "perky" in other languages:

🇵🇹 animado

🇮🇳 उत्साही

🇩🇪 lebhaft

🇮🇩 ceria

🇺🇦 жвавий

🇵🇱 radosny

🇯🇵 元気な

🇫🇷 vif

🇪🇸 alegre

🇹🇷 neşeli

🇰🇷 활기찬

🇸🇦 مبتهج

🇨🇿 živý

🇸🇰 živý

🇨🇳 活泼的

🇸🇮 živahen

🇮🇸 lifandi

🇰🇿 қызықты

🇬🇪 ხალისიანი

🇦🇿 şən

🇲🇽 alegre

Etymology

The word 'perky' first appeared in the English language around the mid-19th century. It is believed to be a diminutive form of the word 'perk' which originates from the Middle English term 'perke', meaning to prance or leap. The etymology is thought to be influenced by the word 'perk', referring to someone's lively or sprightly way of moving. Additionally, the similar sounding 'perky' may be associated with a sense of pleasantness, arising from the word's roots that convey vigor and cheerfulness. The informal usage has remained popular in colloquial speech, often used to describe people, attitudes, or even pets that exhibit joy and liveliness.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,117 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.