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ZIPPY (zippier, zippiest)
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Irregular inflected forms: zippier , zippiest
, zippiest Dictionary entry overview: What does zippy mean?
• ZIPPY (adjective)
The adjective ZIPPY has 2 senses:
1. quick and energetic
2. marked by lively action
Familiarity information: ZIPPY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Quick and energetic
Synonyms:
alert; brisk; lively; merry; rattling; snappy; spanking; zippy
Context example:
a spanking breeze
Similar:
energetic (possessing or exerting or displaying energy)
Derivation:
zip (forceful exertion)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Marked by lively action
Synonyms:
bouncing; bouncy; peppy; spirited; zippy
Context example:
a spirited dance
Similar:
lively (full of life and energy)
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