Perkiness Meaning in English
word
ˈpɝːkinəs
PUR-kee-nuhs
pˈɜːkinəs
PUR-kee-nuhs
Definition
A cheerful, energetic, and lively quality or attitude. Often describes someone who acts happy and full of energy.
Usage & Nuances
'Perkiness' is informal and usually positive, but can seem annoying if excessive. Commonly used for people's attitudes, pets, or things like voices. Not used for serious or sad situations.
Spanish: vivacidad - alegríaPortuguese (BR): animada - vivacidadePortuguese (PT): vivacidade - alegriaChinese (Simplified): 活泼 - 精神饱满Chinese (Traditional): 活潑 - 朝氣Hindi: चुस्ती - चंचलताArabic: حيوية - نشاطBengali: ছটফটে ভাব - চনমনে ভাবRussian: жизнерадостность - бодростьJapanese: 元気さ - 明るさVietnamese: tính hoạt bát - sự tươi tắnKorean: 발랄함 - 경쾌함Turkish: şenlik - canlılıkUrdu: چستی - شوخیIndonesian: keceriaan - semangat
Example Sentences
Her perkiness made everyone smile.
basic
The puppy's perkiness was adorable.
basic
His morning perkiness surprised me.
basic
Sometimes her perkiness is a bit much before coffee.
natural
That commercial's perkiness gets on my nerves.
natural
Even after a long flight, he kept his perkiness.
natural