Added 9 October 2026 perky /ˈpɝki/ adjective Categories: Describing WordsRare Words adjective ! Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about perky at Wordnik → Where our words come from → Characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness. buoyant spirits Related Words: cheerfulchirpybuoyantspiritedmerryjauntyhappypertwittysparklingoperationalearthy Back to today's word