Zippy
/ˈzɪpi/noun
Lively, energetic, or quick.
Did you know?‘Zippy’ is a 20th-century slang formation from ‘zip,’ and its speed-sense likely echoes the sharp, snapping feel of the word itself rather than any ancient occult root.
Etymological Timeline
20th Century
English
zippy
“Lively, brisk, or full of energy”
19th Century
English
zip
“A sharp sound, a quick movement, or energy”
Early Modern English
English
zip
“To move or act quickly; a sudden sound”
Possibly imitative origin
English
zip
“An expressive sound-word suggesting a swift, sharp motion”