peppinessn.
/ˈpɛpɪnᵻs/, U.S. /ˈpɛpinᵻs/ colloquial (chiefly U.S.).
The quality of being peppy or energetic; vigour, spirit.
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the world > action or operation > manner of action > vigour or energy > [noun] > mental or moral vigour
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1921 Iowa City Press Citizen 20 May 7/1 It took Carpentier through his longest fight, thus far, and cleared up all suspicion that he would run out of wind, in a long contest, because of his peppiness from the first bell.
1952 Man 52 39/1 Pepsi-Cola... The name was given to convey the suggestion that this drink has a peppiness which its competitor lacks.
1997 Charleston (W. Virginia) Gaz. (Nexis) 19 July 2 c If you want people to get drawn into your sport, show a hint of peppiness.
This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, September 2005; most recently modified version published online March 2022).
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