Definition of the word zippy

Pronunciation of vocabulary zippy

zippyadjective

nhanh nhẹn

/ˈzɪpi//ˈzɪpi/

Origin of the word zippy

The word "zippy" has an interesting origin. It was first used in the late 19th century in the United States to describe a type of zip fastener, known as a "zipper." The fastener was invented by Whitcomb Judson in 1893, and it quickly became popular for clothing and other materials that needed to be opened and closed quickly. The word "zippy" was likely used to describe the fastener's ability to quickly and easily zip or un zip the material. Over time, the word took on a broader meaning, and it began to describe anything that was quick, lively, or energetic. Today, "zippy" is often used to describe people or things that have a lively or playful spirit. Its original connection to the zipper fastener has largely been forgotten, but the word remains a fun and versatile part of the English language.

Vocabulary summary zippy

typeadjective

meaningenthusiastic

Example of vocabulary zippynamespace

meaning

able to move very quickly

có thể di chuyển rất nhanh

  • a zippy little car

    một chiếc xe nhỏ nhanh nhẹn

  • The new car was quite zippy on the highway, easily reaching speeds of 70 miles per hour.

    Chiếc xe mới này chạy khá nhanh trên đường cao tốc, có thể dễ dàng đạt tốc độ 70 dặm một giờ.

  • The little zippy electric scooter made its way effortlessly through the crowded city streets.

    Chiếc xe tay ga điện nhỏ bé di chuyển dễ dàng qua những con phố đông đúc của thành phố.

  • The salesman assured us that the new laptop was incredibly zippy, with a lightning-fast processor.

    Nhân viên bán hàng đảm bảo với chúng tôi rằng chiếc máy tính xách tay mới này cực kỳ nhanh, với bộ xử lý cực nhanh.

  • The zippy cheerleader bounded across the football field, her bright orange pom-poms flying behind her.

    Cô cổ động viên nhanh nhẹn chạy khắp sân bóng đá, những quả cầu lông màu cam sáng bay phấp phới phía sau.

meaning

lively and exciting

sôi động và thú vị

  • The tomato sauce has a zippy tang.

    Nước sốt cà chua có vị chua chua.

  • a lively, zippy show

    một chương trình sôi động, hấp dẫn


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