Perky
adjective
Cheerful and full of energy.
She gave the director a perky smile.
Often appears as...
- perky smile
- perky personality
adjective
Being confident and full of life.
She was feeling perky after a good night's sleep
Often appears as...
- feel perky
- look perky
adjective
Standing up in a positive and noticeable way.
She straightened the perky bow on her blouse
Often appears as...
- perky bow
- perky hairdo
adjective
Cheerful and full of energy.
She gave the director a perky smile.
Often appears as...
- perky smile
- perky personality
adjective
Being confident and full of life.
She was feeling perky after a good night's sleep
Often appears as...
- feel perky
- look perky
adjective
Standing up in a positive and noticeable way.
She straightened the perky bow on her blouse
Often appears as...
- perky bow
- perky hairdo
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Mood
Used to describe a person showing a lively and happy mood, often infectiously so.
Her perky attitude made everyone in the room feel more upbeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Sadness
Avoid using 'perky' when someone is feeling down or in a serious situation
Despite the bad news, she tried to put on a perky face.
Pro Tip 3/3Usually Informal
'Perky' is generally used in casual conversations rather than formal or business settings.
You seem especially perky today—did something good happen?
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Mood
Used to describe a person showing a lively and happy mood, often infectiously so.
Her perky attitude made everyone in the room feel more upbeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Sadness
Avoid using 'perky' when someone is feeling down or in a serious situation
Despite the bad news, she tried to put on a perky face.
Pro Tip 3/3Usually Informal
'Perky' is generally used in casual conversations rather than formal or business settings.
You seem especially perky today—did something good happen?
Pro Tip 1/3Positive Mood
Used to describe a person showing a lively and happy mood, often infectiously so.
Her perky attitude made everyone in the room feel more upbeat.
Pro Tip 2/3Not for Sadness
Avoid using 'perky' when someone is feeling down or in a serious situation
Despite the bad news, she tried to put on a perky face.
Pro Tip 3/3Usually Informal
'Perky' is generally used in casual conversations rather than formal or business settings.
You seem especially perky today—did something good happen?
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I thought that if it's the armed and it'll need to be afraid the Army is not doing too perky it helped they led us to
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Quote examples
Katey Sagal
American Athlete
I don't know, Y'know, I always wanted to be one of those cheerleader girls and I never was that, and I was never sort of cute and perky, and I always thought it was fun to be cute and perky, and those, I don't know what those girls are doing now.
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Karen Salmansohn
American Author
Do activities you're passionate about - which make your heart and soul feel perky - including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books.
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Sophie Ellis-Bextor
English Musician
I don't want to sound like an old grandmother but actually it's quite nice when you get up early and then, by the time it gets to 10am, you're quite perky and already quite switched on.
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Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
Veerey Ki Wedding' is a comedy of errors in more ways than one. It's one of those basic, perky comedies. We're not trying to give out a message or anything.
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Morgan Saylor
American Actress
I would not openly categorize myself as a sullen teenager, but that kind of role comes more easier to me than a bright, perky thing.
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Matt Groening
American Cartoonist
Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun.
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Debra Winger
American Actor
In the early part of my life I carried the flame for fiery women: perky women who were not dumb.
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David Kirsch
American Scientist
Training is not just about a perkier butt. It should give you a healthier outlook on life.
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Graham Norton
Irish Celebrity
Occasionally the state of the planet can knock me off my perky perch.
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Barbara Ehrenreich
American Writer
There's more pressure on women to be chirpy and perky.
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Katey Sagal
American Athlete
I don't know, Y'know, I always wanted to be one of those cheerleader girls and I never was that, and I was never sort of cute and perky, and I always thought it was fun to be cute and perky, and those, I don't know what those girls are doing now.
Quote examples
Karen Salmansohn
American Author
Do activities you're passionate about - which make your heart and soul feel perky - including things like working out, cooking, painting, writing, yoga, hiking, walking, swimming, being in nature, being around art, or reading inspiring books.
Quote examples
Sophie Ellis-Bextor
English Musician
I don't want to sound like an old grandmother but actually it's quite nice when you get up early and then, by the time it gets to 10am, you're quite perky and already quite switched on.
Quote examples
Kriti Kharbanda
Indian Model
Veerey Ki Wedding' is a comedy of errors in more ways than one. It's one of those basic, perky comedies. We're not trying to give out a message or anything.
Quote examples
Morgan Saylor
American Actress
I would not openly categorize myself as a sullen teenager, but that kind of role comes more easier to me than a bright, perky thing.
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Matt Groening
American Cartoonist
Love is a perky elf dancing a merry little jig and then suddenly he turns on you with a miniature machine gun.
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Debra Winger
American Actor
In the early part of my life I carried the flame for fiery women: perky women who were not dumb.
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David Kirsch
American Scientist
Training is not just about a perkier butt. It should give you a healthier outlook on life.
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Graham Norton
Irish Celebrity
Occasionally the state of the planet can knock me off my perky perch.
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Barbara Ehrenreich
American Writer
There's more pressure on women to be chirpy and perky.
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