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Meanings of perky in inglês

Characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness.

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Usage of perky in inglês
1
There were parts that she would no longer label pert or perky.
Here comes trouble
2
Marguerite Roberts put some perky, folksy spin on it four decades ago.
Reuters
3
After all, Kimmy's perky butt is a large part of her appeal.
News.com.au
4
By his own perky standards the chancellor was not cocky, merely brazen.
The Guardian
5
The perky one who answered back a lot and was wholly disrespectful?
One of our Thursdays is missing
6
We must not see you flouted by a perky pack of hoys.
Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 100, March 28, 1891
7
There are similar suction systems to give you bigger, more perky nipples.
Stranger Than Fiction: True Stories
8
Phrony was quite scornful about it, but a little perky as well.
Gordon Keith
9
She was so professionally perky, she could have been an Avon saleswoman.
The next to die
10
It stood on its four little legs in a perky, independent manner.
Ladder of years: a novel
11
Afflicted with perky bosoms and soft lips and a nice, firm bottom.
A nameless witch
12
Throw me some beads! They pulled up their tops, revealing perky breasts.
Dangerous Women
13
The perky new time slot demands a more serious business-focused programme.
The Irish Times
14
However, Rogers remained imperturbable and yet perky at the same time.
The Guardian
15
Ripe cherry flavours overlaid with vanilla; plenty of perky acidity; no rough edges.
The Irish Times
16
William Dremmel managed to smile at the young woman's perky attitude.
The perfect woman
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United States of America
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United Kingdom
Less common