There are two meanings listed in oed's entry for the adjective perky. See ‘meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. This word is used in midlands english regional dialect.
Understanding the Context
If you are a perky person, you are upbeat, lively and positive. A perky friend would be the one who's always up for games and activities and constantly declaring, hey guys, this is fun! If someone is perky, they are cheerful and lively. He wasn't quite as perky as normal.
Key Insights
See examples of perky used in a sentence. Feeling pleasure and happiness (definition of perky from the cambridge advanced learner's dictionary & thesaurus © cambridge university press) Definition of perky adjective in oxford advanced learner's dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more. The meaning of perky is alert and full of vigor; Cheerfully energetic. How to use perky in a sentence.
