How to Use zippy in a Sentence

zippy

adjective
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  • The mouse still has zippy clicks without the noise to prove it.
    — Scharon Harding, Ars Technica, 24 May 2022
  • While the stew simmers, stir a zippy herb oil to spoon on top.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2021
  • The La Grande Dame 2012 has toasty notes of crème brûlée with an ultra-zippy mousse.
    — Lela London, Forbes, 26 Apr. 2022
  • Scroll down to see how this zippy shade stands out in some of our favorite homes.
    — Sean Santiago, ELLE Decor, 16 May 2023
  • That being said, the zippy jalapeño chile version was a clear fave.
    — Paul Stephen, ExpressNews.com, 11 Sep. 2019
  • Don't let the size fool you—this drive still has zippy performance.
    — Louryn Strampe, WIRED, 16 Feb. 2023
  • Of which there is quite a lot, in keeping with the zippy, high-energy Pixar brand.
    — Justin Changfilm Critic, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2022
  • The zippy green dressing is the perfect pairing to gooey, melted cheese and rich eggs.
    — Taylor Murray, Good Housekeeping, 2 Nov. 2020
  • There’s little need to wait for the transmission to drop a few gears as torque is much more abundant – the S3 is zippy and fun.
    — Michael Harley, Forbes, 19 Oct. 2021
  • Ditch the heavy dressing and opt for a zippy red onion vinaigrette for this fresh spring side, loaded with green peas and dill.
    — Kate Merker, Good Housekeeping, 11 Feb. 2021
  • These figures are a clue about how powerful and zippy a bike will feel in each mode.
    — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2020
  • This zippy wine will make a nice aperitif to get the juices flowing before a meal.
    — Michael Alberty | For The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 15 Jan. 2022
  • With just 18 words of lyrics, the song — a zippy story of a shark family out on a hunt — has been streamed on YouTube 3.9 billion times.
    — Ben Sisario, New York Times, 15 Nov. 2019
  • Made with semolina but no eggs, the pillowy bites are draped with a zippy tomato sauce and sweetened with shrimp.
    — Washington Post, 21 Dec. 2021
  • The scoop: This zippy sauce speaks to the proliferation of Cuban cuisine in the United States.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 8 Sep. 2022
  • For any soup recipe that needs a punch of zippy brightness to wake it up, turn to pickles—then share a bowl with others to join the ranks of the esteemed soup friend.
    — Heather Eddy, Bon Appétit, 4 Dec. 2021
  • Canadians will soon have a zippy new way to get around—if TransPod has anything to say about it, that is.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 29 Aug. 2022
  • This wine is elegant and crisp, with a toasty, zippy finish.
    — Jeanne O'Brien Coffey, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2021
  • Serve over a bed of white rice, then drizzle with a zippy sauce of honey, vinegar, soy sauce, and crushed red pepper.
    — Sheena Chihak, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Aug. 2022
  • With Kurt in the driver’s seat, the narrative can also feel like watching a zippy videogame livestream.
    — Kate Knibbs, Wired, 12 Aug. 2020
  • Pork meatballs topped with a zippy mojo sauce and crunchy plantain chips.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2020
  • The zippy visitors were content to keep racing out of their zone, hunting for a two-goal lead.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2019
  • Adding just the right balance to the plate: a side salad of pickled vegetables that is crisp, zippy with vinegar and fiery with jalapeno.
    — Anchorage Daily News, 26 Dec. 2019
  • For a fresh take, contrast the coat's hue with languid layers in a zippy citrus yellow.
    — Nicole Kliest, Harper's BAZAAR, 15 Nov. 2022
  • Williams’s research confirms the trend, adding that pimento chili will stand out, and fruit and citrus will balance the hot and zippy.
    — Katie Sehl, Fortune, 31 Mar. 2020
  • In the dog days of summer, there’s nothing more thirst-quenching than a brisk zippy white or delicate rosé.
    — Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 14 Sep. 2022
  • The lemon, orange and cranberry bring the zippy flavors while the sparkling water adds the bubbles that give this punch its festive flair.
    — The Courier-Journal, 25 June 2018
  • The youngest, skinniest ones look like scallions, but with flat stems, and have a fresh, grassy, zippy garlic flavor.
    — New York Times, 17 May 2021
  • The brand has tried to take the essential features of both genres, and cram them into a zippy new means for riding around the city emissions free.
    — Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 2 Sep. 2021
  • This zippy blend of vidal blanc and cayuga white, with a splash of riesling, delivers a lot of delicious fun for the price.
    — Dave McIntyre, Washington Post, 19 May 2022

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