perky

adjective
UK: /ˈpɜːki/
US: /ˈpɜːrki/

  1. Cheerful and full of energy.

    1. She seems perky today.
    2. Despite the early hour, she felt surprisingly perky and ready to tackle the day.

  2. Stylish or smart in appearance; jaunty.

    1. That hat looks perky on you.
    2. The perky angle of his hat gave him a confident, almost rebellious air.

Synonyms

cheerful jaunty spirited lively buoyant energetic animated
perky intransitive-verb

  1. To become cheerful, energetic, or lively.

    1. She perked up when she heard the news.
    2. The flowers perked up noticeably after I added some water to the vase.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "perky" in English means: Cheerful and full of energy., Stylish or smart in appearance; jaunty..

The phonetic transcription of "perky" is /ˈpɜːki/ in British English and /ˈpɜːrki/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "perky": cheerful, jaunty, spirited, lively, buoyant, energetic, animated.

Example usage of "perky": "She seems perky today.". More examples on the page.