zippy

adjective
UK: /ˈzɪpi/
US: /ˈzɪpi/

  1. Moving or able to move very fast

    1. The zippy little car sped down the street.
    2. The new software made the computer feel much more zippy and responsive.

  2. Full of energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness

    1. She's a zippy girl who loves to play outside.
    2. The band played a zippy tune that got everyone dancing and smiling.

  3. Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy flavour

    1. I like zippy lime juice in my lemonade.
    2. The chef added a zippy sauce to the dish to give it some kick.

Synonyms

fast piquant spirited energetic tangy lively brisk
zippy noun

  1. The quality of being energetic, lively, or fast.

    1. I enjoy the zippy of this car.
    2. The song had a certain zippy that made me want to get up and dance immediately.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "zippy" in English means: Moving or able to move very fast, Full of energy, enthusiasm, or liveliness, Having a pleasantly sharp or spicy flavour.

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

Synonyms for "zippy": fast, piquant, spirited, energetic, tangy, lively, brisk.

Example usage of "zippy": "The zippy little car sped down the street.". More examples on the page.