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peppy

[pep-ee] / ˈpɛp i /


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In came quarterback Drake Maye, a peppy high draft pick from North Carolina who showed early promise and charmed his teammates with his wife’s homemade cookies.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 26, 2026

She’s known for somber songs, yet this one was almost peppy, with plush synthesizers and promises of eternal devotion.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 29, 2025

Riding the crest of peppy, radio-friendly songs like “Surfer Girl,” “California Girls” and “Don’t Worry Baby,” Wilson was given nearly unchecked control over the group’s output by Capitol Records.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2025

Singer Emmy aims for a hopeful spin on a tragic story but, despite a peppy performance, it's a bit of a downer.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

We both felt extraordinarily peppy and, I would say, extremely refreshed.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly