adj
zippy
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adj
1
Full of energy and enthusiasm; lively.
"The presenter had a zippy, upbeat style that kept the audience engaged."
2
Fast or quick, especially in response or movement.
"The new laptop has a much zippier processor than the old one."
How to Use Zippy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFast and energetic, whether describing a person, a piece of writing, or a machine.
Common pairings
zippy performance
zippy little car
Word Forms
zippier comparative, zippiest superlative
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Etymology
From zip ("to move fast") plus the adjective-forming suffix -y.