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perky

[pur-kee] / ˈpɜr ki /


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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

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

Not far behind is her perky - and unusual - cover of Santa Claus Is Coming To Town.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 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

I was so excited by the prospect of living in a perky yellow home that I could barely sleep that night.

From "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls




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