perkiness

Definitions of perkiness
  1. noun
    cheerfulness that bubbles to the surface
    synonyms: buoyancy
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    type of:
    blitheness, cheerfulness
    a feeling of spontaneous good spirits
  2. noun
    inappropriate playfulness
    synonyms: archness, impertinence, pertness, sauciness
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    type of:
    fun, playfulness
    a disposition to find (or make) causes for amusement
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