zippier; zippiest
: full of zip: such as
a
: very quick or speedy
a zippy sports car
b
: strikingly fresh, lively, or appealing in style
zippy clothes
Examples of zippy in a Sentence
a crowd of zippy children who'd been cooped up all day
she just bought a zippy new computer that should enable her to work more efficiently
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Both of the new phones have the staples that people care most about — great cameras, nice screens, zippy speeds, modern software and long battery life.
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Pays Nantais France produces far more light and zippy white wines than just sauvignon blanc.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Its zippy sound signature goes heavy on the bass and treble but both are presented with care and musicality, and its mix of keen instrumental textures and stereo separation place it among the top performers in its class.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
This salad is just one iteration that makes the most of the fresh flavor, thanks to bright lemon juice and zippy Dijon mustard.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
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Brian X. Chen, New York Times, 10 Apr. 2025
Pays Nantais France produces far more light and zippy white wines than just sauvignon blanc.
—Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
Its zippy sound signature goes heavy on the bass and treble but both are presented with care and musicality, and its mix of keen instrumental textures and stereo separation place it among the top performers in its class.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 31 Mar. 2025
This salad is just one iteration that makes the most of the fresh flavor, thanks to bright lemon juice and zippy Dijon mustard.
—Kaitlyn Yarborough, Southern Living, 28 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zippy
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“Zippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zippy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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