zippy

zippy Definition

zippy (zip′ē)

adjective zippier -·pier, zippiest -·pi·est

Informal full of vim and energy; brisk

Etymology: < zip + -y

zippy Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

Aug: Zippy Aug 5 2005, 06:28 AM Oh, I Know!
acidity: A nice fat texture apparent on entry, immediately countered by some vibrant, positively zippy, crisp acidity.
car: Geri denies she is involved in a radio kickbacks scheme, despite the fact she is driving a zippy new sports car.

Modifying Another Word

pretty: This WYSIWIG interface is pretty zippy too, although I may stay with Markdown and w.bloggar, regardless.
really: Whereas Marlowe is still really zippy, there are lots of things happening and I think Marlowe's ending is better as well.

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