perky

perky
adj
1. perk, jaunty, pert, lively, full of life, alive, sprightly, Chiefly U.S. Inf. chipper, Inf. in fine fettle; active, energetic, dynamic, spirited, brisk, vigorous, fresh; frisky, playful, frolicsome, sportive, zest-ful; enthusiastic, enthused, excited, eager, Inf. gung ho; animated, bouncy, vivacious, Inf. full of pep, Inf. peppy, full of vim and vigor, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed; aglow, glowing, alight, lit up, bright, enlivened, shining, shiny; sparkling, ebullient, bubbling, bubbly, effervescent; cheery, cheerful, full of cheer, gay, sunny, in good or high spirits; blithe, blithesome, light-hearted, lightsome, buoyant, optimistic, Inf. upbeat, beamish; debonair, free and easy, carefree, easygoing, breezy, airy, happy-go-lucky, untroubled.
2. smart, dapper, spruce, Sl. spiffy, trim, Chiefly Brit. trig, neat, Inf. natty, well-groomed, sleek; attractive, becoming, good; fine, smartly dressed, elegant, well-dressed, stylish, chic, fashionable, Sl. classy.

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