| 释义 |
perky, a.|ˈpɜːkɪ|
[f. perk v.1 or a. + -y.]
Self-assertive, forward, somewhat obtrusive or assuming; self-conceited, ‘cocky’; jaunty; smart.
1855Tennyson Maud i. x. i, Seeing his gewgaw castle shine,..There amid perky larches and pine. 1864Realm 18 May 3 Those perky little magicians who manipulate and decipher the lightning with such autocratic unconcern. 1876‘P. Pyper’ Mr. Gray & Neighbours I. 53 No fortress of daily prayers, set up by a perky young cleric. 1885E. Garrett At Any Cost viii. 135 She gave a perky little cough, and opened her mission. 1887A. Jessopp Trials Country Parson (1890) 22 They give utterance to perky platitudes about the clergy. |