perky
Example Sentences
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Storey said staff who were told to observe Gedel through the hatch in his cell door commented on "his perky demeanour".
From BBC • May 7, 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
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
Standouts in the large supporting cast included soprano Ellie Dehn as Joe’s mother and Amanda Batista as Helen, a perky radio actress.
From The Wall Street Journal • Sep. 23, 2025
I did not want to sound like a perky Annie thanking them for rescuing me from the orphanage.
From "Three Little Words: A Memoir" by Ashley Rhodes-Courter
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