zippy — (adj.) 1904, from ZIP (Cf. zip) + Y (Cf. y) (2) … Etymology dictionary
zippy — [adj] energetic active, animated, ball of fire*, brisk, chipper, dashing, dynamic, enterprising, full of energy, full of life, full of pep, high powered, kinetic, lively, peppy, potent, powerful, snappy, speedy, spirited, sprightly, spry, strong … New thesaurus
zippy — ► ADJECTIVE (zippier, zippiest) informal 1) bright, fresh, or lively. 2) speedy … English terms dictionary
zippy — [zip′ē] adj. zippier, zippiest [< ZIP + Y2] Informal full of vim and energy; brisk … English World dictionary
zippy — UK [ˈzɪpɪ] / US adjective Word forms zippy : adjective zippy comparative zippier superlative zippiest informal able to move very quickly a zippy little car … English dictionary
zippy — adjective (zippier; est) Date: 1904 full of zip: as a. very quick or speedy < a zippy sports car > b. strikingly fresh, lively, or appealing in style < zippy clothes > … New Collegiate Dictionary
zippy — 1. Okay or perfect. 2. Quick or fast. 1. You say, Hey guys! They say, Sup man¿ You be like, Nothin much, everything s zippy. 2. You say, Yeah, my Viper s in the shop. Once it gets out it should be more zippy … Dictionary of american slang
zippy — 1. Okay or perfect. 2. Quick or fast. 1. You say, Hey guys! They say, Sup man¿ You be like, Nothin much, everything s zippy. 2. You say, Yeah, my Viper s in the shop. Once it gets out it should be more zippy … Dictionary of american slang
zippy — f zipi] mod. lively; active. □ Wow, is that kid zippy! Look at him dance! □ This is a real zippy number … Dictionary of American slang and colloquial expressions
zippy — zip|py [ zıpi ] adjective INFORMAL able to move very quickly: a zippy little car … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
