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February 06, 2019 Word of the Day

zippy /ˈzɪpi/ adjective
zippy
/ˈzɪpi/
adjective

zippier; zippiest

A zippy motorcycle
A zippy motorcycle
Definition of ZIPPY

[also more zippy; most zippy] informal

1 : very fast : SPEEDY

  • a zippy little car

2 : appealingly stylish

  • a zippy [=snappy] outfit

3 : having a spicy flavor

  • a zippy hot sauce

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