zippy

1. informal Lively; energetic. I wish they would play some zippier music in this bar. The stuff they have on the stereo right now is putting me to sleep! It's a really zippy dance, so you literally have to stay on your toes!

2. informal Very quick or speedy. We rented a zippy little car for our trip around Europe.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

zippy

(ˈzɪpi)

mod. lively; active. This is a real zippy number.

McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions

See also:

zappy
perk up
perked up
a broth of a boy
broth
broth of a boy
lively
look lively
look lively/sharp
hepped up

References in periodicals archive

Nicknamed because of his resemblance to the popular character in children's TV show Rainbow, Zippy has proved one of the most memorable Santas in our history.

Santa Zippy's had his last Christmas in city; COUNCIL TO SELL FESTIVE MASCOT AFTER 12 YEARS ON TOWN HALL

In more revelations from the children's TV show, Ronnie Le Drew, who handled Zippy, admits he was "friend-zoned".

I was smitten but she rebuffed me.. Unrequited passion for co-star left kids' TV puppeteer 'broken'

Le Drew, the man behind beloved character Zippy, has now shattered the innocent image of the series by revealing what really went on behind-the-scenes.

Sex, booze and puppets - Rainbow star exposes lewd secrets of children's TV classic; Zippy puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew has lifted the lid on what really went on behind-the-scenes in a new tell-all book

WHY: To thank the Northern Illinois community for the warm welcome and introduce more professionals to Zippy Shell.

Zippy Shell of Northern Illinois Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Business

Nissan Micra will appeal to first-time new car buyers who value innovation, agility and contemporary fashion trends, and experienced car buyers who may require a small and zippy second car that is inexpensive to run or those looking for state-of-the-art safety and convenience features in a small car."

Nissan Micra 2019 model launched

Geoffrey Hayes with Rainbow co-stars Bungle, Zippy and George

Rainbow's Geoffrey dies, aged 76

From left, Bungle, Zippy, George and Geoffrey Hayes.

Star of children's show Rainbow dies

acted as financial advisor to Zippy Shell and Virgo and Baker & Mackenzie LLP acted as legal counsel.

a[euro](c)Zippy Shell merges with 1-800-PACK-RAT

'Zippy Okoth during her performance in Stranger in My Bed.

Zippy Okoth boldly tackles taboos with soulful script- PHOTOS

There, in glorious colour, was the nation's favourite glove puppet Zippy, star of children's show Rainbow, indulging in rampant glove love-making with his sidekick, pink hippo George.

EXPOSED: ZIPPY AND GEORGE IN STEAMY ROMPS!

Now I know what the cast of Rainbow felt like when Zippy gave them hard times.

Some things easier said than done

JULIE: I can't help thinking Jane's chocolate and orange ball-shaped cake looks like Zippy from Rainbow.

You're watching what? Mary, Paul and Bake Off... cooking on gas

When Zippy, the largest pure play children's specialist apparel in Portugal, opened its doors in Manila, it was truly refreshing.

Even your kids don't have to be fashion victims

Mathers was stood down and missed the win of Zara Zest's stablemate Flowing Clarets, who foiled a gamble on newcomer Zippy in the 6f juvenile fillies' maiden auction.

Gift finally set to have his holiday

词组	zippy
释义	zippy zippy 1. informal Lively; energetic. I wish they would play some zippier music in this bar. The stuff they have on the stereo right now is putting me to sleep! It's a really zippy dance, so you literally have to stay on your toes! 2. informal Very quick or speedy. We rented a zippy little car for our trip around Europe. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. zippy (ˈzɪpi) mod. lively; active. This is a real zippy number. McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: zappy perk up perked up a broth of a boy broth broth of a boy lively look lively look lively/sharp hepped up References in periodicals archive Nicknamed because of his resemblance to the popular character in children's TV show Rainbow, Zippy has proved one of the most memorable Santas in our history. Santa Zippy's had his last Christmas in city; COUNCIL TO SELL FESTIVE MASCOT AFTER 12 YEARS ON TOWN HALL In more revelations from the children's TV show, Ronnie Le Drew, who handled Zippy, admits he was "friend-zoned". I was smitten but she rebuffed me.. Unrequited passion for co-star left kids' TV puppeteer 'broken' Le Drew, the man behind beloved character Zippy, has now shattered the innocent image of the series by revealing what really went on behind-the-scenes. Sex, booze and puppets - Rainbow star exposes lewd secrets of children's TV classic; Zippy puppeteer Ronnie Le Drew has lifted the lid on what really went on behind-the-scenes in a new tell-all book WHY: To thank the Northern Illinois community for the warm welcome and introduce more professionals to Zippy Shell. Zippy Shell of Northern Illinois Celebrates One Year Anniversary in Business Nissan Micra will appeal to first-time new car buyers who value innovation, agility and contemporary fashion trends, and experienced car buyers who may require a small and zippy second car that is inexpensive to run or those looking for state-of-the-art safety and convenience features in a small car." Nissan Micra 2019 model launched Geoffrey Hayes with Rainbow co-stars Bungle, Zippy and George Rainbow's Geoffrey dies, aged 76 From left, Bungle, Zippy, George and Geoffrey Hayes. Star of children's show Rainbow dies acted as financial advisor to Zippy Shell and Virgo and Baker & Mackenzie LLP acted as legal counsel. a[euro](c)Zippy Shell merges with 1-800-PACK-RAT 'Zippy Okoth during her performance in Stranger in My Bed. Zippy Okoth boldly tackles taboos with soulful script- PHOTOS There, in glorious colour, was the nation's favourite glove puppet Zippy, star of children's show Rainbow, indulging in rampant glove love-making with his sidekick, pink hippo George. EXPOSED: ZIPPY AND GEORGE IN STEAMY ROMPS! Now I know what the cast of Rainbow felt like when Zippy gave them hard times. Some things easier said than done JULIE: I can't help thinking Jane's chocolate and orange ball-shaped cake looks like Zippy from Rainbow. You're watching what? Mary, Paul and Bake Off... cooking on gas When Zippy, the largest pure play children's specialist apparel in Portugal, opened its doors in Manila, it was truly refreshing. Even your kids don't have to be fashion victims Mathers was stood down and missed the win of Zara Zest's stablemate Flowing Clarets, who foiled a gamble on newcomer Zippy in the 6f juvenile fillies' maiden auction. Gift finally set to have his holiday
随便看	never had it so good, one never halloo before you are out of the woods never halloo till you are out of the woods never halloo until you are out of the woods never have a good word to say about (someone of something) never have a good word to say for (someone of something) never heard of such a thing! never hear the end of never hear the end of it never hear the end of something never in a million years never in a month of Sundays never in a thousand years never in my life never in (one's) wildest dreams never in your wildest dreams never let the sun go down on your anger never live (something) down never look a gift horse in the mouth never look back never make a threat you cannot carry out never make threats you cannot carry out never marry for money, but marry where money is never mind Never mind!