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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

To those viewers, she was indistinguishable from Laura Petrie, everybody’s favorite perky wife on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and they couldn’t get over the thought of Laura divorcing Van Dyke’s charming, devoted Rob.

From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026

Palacio and its film adaptation, which featured Julia Roberts, the musical captures the perky and heartfelt spirit of the book.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025

But, Jason was going to be alright: the vet said, aside from mild dehydration, the dog was already back to his fluffy, perky self.

From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025

She’s young and perky, with dark hair and deep brown eyes—the kind you’d see in a Disney movie.

From "Shine!" by J.J. and Chris Grabenstein




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