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peppery
adjective pep·pery \ˈpe-p(ə-)rē\
: containing pepper or having the qualities of pepper
: having a lively, aggressive, or somewhat shocking quality
Full Definition of PEPPERY
2
: having a hot temper : touchy <a peppery boss>
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First Known Use of PEPPERY
1699
Related to PEPPERY
- Synonyms
- fiery, gingery, high-spirited, mettlesome, spirited, spunky
- Antonyms
- halfhearted, leaden, spiritless
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