Definitions

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  • adjective Full of energy; lively.

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  • adjective lively, quick and energetic

Etymologies

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Zip + -y

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Examples

  • Instead of simply shots of the interstate, most of the trip is described in zippy, zoomed-in Google Earth animation, some hypnotic fast forwarding, and then a Street View depiction of the road, jerking forward in blurry freeze frames; the navigation screen of the car’s GPS makes an appearance, as does a screen capture of the trip on Google Maps, from above, a single red line illustrating the path.

    Alex Pasternack: The "Truth" About Catfish, the More Complicated, More Important Facebook Movie Alex Pasternack 2010

  • Instead of simply shots of the interstate, most of the trip is described in zippy, zoomed-in Google Earth animation, some hypnotic fast forwarding, and then a Street View depiction of the road, jerking forward in blurry freeze frames; the navigation screen of the car’s GPS makes an appearance, as does a screen capture of the trip on Google Maps, from above, a single red line illustrating the path.

    Alex Pasternack: The "Truth" About Catfish, the More Complicated, More Important Facebook Movie Alex Pasternack 2010

  • Instead of simply shots of the interstate, most of the trip is described in zippy, zoomed-in Google Earth animation, some hypnotic fast forwarding, and then a Street View depiction of the road, jerking forward in blurry freeze frames; the navigation screen of the car’s GPS makes an appearance, as does a screen capture of the trip on Google Maps, from above, a single red line illustrating the path.

    Alex Pasternack: The "Truth" About Catfish, the More Complicated, More Important Facebook Movie Alex Pasternack 2010

  • Instead of simply shots of the interstate, most of the trip is described in zippy, zoomed-in Google Earth animation, some hypnotic fast forwarding, and then a Street View depiction of the road, jerking forward in blurry freeze frames; the navigation screen of the car’s GPS makes an appearance, as does a screen capture of the trip on Google Maps, from above, a single red line illustrating the path.

    Alex Pasternack: The "Truth" About Catfish, the More Complicated, More Important Facebook Movie Alex Pasternack 2010

  • Instead of simply shots of the interstate, most of the trip is described in zippy, zoomed-in Google Earth animation, some hypnotic fast forwarding, and then a Street View depiction of the road, jerking forward in blurry freeze frames; the navigation screen of the car’s GPS makes an appearance, as does a screen capture of the trip on Google Maps, from above, a single red line illustrating the path.

    Alex Pasternack: The "Truth" About Catfish , the More Complicated, More Important Facebook Movie Alex Pasternack 2010

  • Instead of simply shots of the interstate, most of the trip is described in zippy, zoomed-in Google Earth animation, some hypnotic fast forwarding, and then a Street View depiction of the road, jerking forward in blurry freeze frames; the navigation screen of the car’s GPS makes an appearance, as does a screen capture of the trip on Google Maps, from above, a single red line illustrating the path.

    Alex Pasternack: The "Truth" About Catfish , the More Complicated, More Important Facebook Movie Alex Pasternack 2010

  • It's called the zippy satchel for a reason as you can find three main compartments (divided by zippers), perfect for the ultimate organizer in you.

    Bag Bliss 2009

  • And people might actually go see it: the trades call its box-office prospects "zippy" (Variety) and say it "should perform exceptionally well" (The Hollywood Reporter).

    Score One for the Girls 2009

  • The latter is an obvious choice, especially if you plan to wear "zippy" attire and accessories throughout spring, when buoyant hues reign supreme.

    StyleList Lisa Marsh 2010

  • The latter is an obvious choice, especially if you plan to wear "zippy" attire and accessories throughout spring, when buoyant hues reign supreme.

    Cinematical Matt Bradshaw 2010

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