adj
perky
PKEE
adj
1
Cheerful, lively, and full of energy.
"The new intern was perky even on a Monday morning."
2
Standing up firmly or noticeably.
"The dog's ears went perky at the sound of the doorbell."
How to Use Perky
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishBright, cheerful, and energetic — or, of an object, standing up firm and alert.
Common pairings
perky attitude
perky ears
Word Forms
perkier comparative, perkiest superlative
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Etymology
From perk + the adjective suffix -y.