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perky

[pur-kee] / ˈpɜr ki /


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It's languishing near the bottom of the bookmakers' odds, which is a shame, as I enjoyed its perky Josie & The Pussycats energy.

From BBC • May 8, 2026

“The Comeback” has a way of reappearing with Valerie’s perky “hello, hello, hello!” at inflection points like this, making the perpetually out-of-step performer uncannily right on time, always.

From Salon • Mar. 26, 2026

As long as oranges are in season, take advantage of their perky perfume by stirring a few tablespoons of zest into the mix.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 8, 2026

When Pascal finally slaps Phoenix across the face, the joke is gone and what’s left is a petty, pathetic standoff, scored to Perry’s incongruously perky anthem.

From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 18, 2025

For once, the Happy Little Surprise was not his usual cheery perky self.

From "Crash" by Jerry Spinelli




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