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peachy
[ pee-chee ]
adjective
- resembling a peach, as in color or appearance.
- Informal. excellent; wonderful; fine.
peachy
/ ˈ±è¾±Ë³Ùʃɪ /
adjective
- of or like a peach, esp in colour or texture
- informal.excellent; fine
Derived Forms
- ˈ±è±ğ²¹³¦³ó¾±²Ô±ğ²õ²õ, noun
- ˈ±è±ğ²¹³¦³ó¾±±ô²â, adverb
Other ˜yĞÄvlogs From
- ±è±ğ²¹³¦³ói·²Ô±ğ²õ²õ noun
˜yĞÄvlog History and Origins
Example Sentences
The spirits appear and tell them to head north, take a left, and everything will be peachy.
All she wanted, she says, was a "peachy bum".
Smell : In most cases, but not with all varieties, a peach should smell like a peach: fragrant and, well, peachy.
From tropical-inspired sodas and peachy keen spritzes to pot potables with punches of rosemary and pine, these cannabis beverages double down on flavor.
As the visitors gathered at the island’s presidential palace, Yamei, the journalist, was surprised that its entrance was painted peachy pink.
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What doesÌıpeachy mean?
Peachy is an informal and playful way of saying excellent or wonderful. The term peachy-keen can be used to mean the same thing.
Peachy can also be used in a literal way to mean resembling a peach in flavor, texture, appearance, or color (a kind of light pinkish orange).
Perhaps because it sounds overly optimistic or cheerful when used as a slang term, peachy is often used in a sarcastic way, as in Yeah, my meeting ran late and I got a flat tire, but sure, my day was peachy.
Example: Try our new peach pie—it’s just peachy!
Where doesÌıpeachy come from?
The first records of the word peachy come from around 1600. The first records of its use as a slang term come from around 1900. The word peach has been used as a slang term referring to an especially likeable or attractive person since at least the 1700s.
When used in a literal way, peachy is especially used to describe the colors of things, such as the color of a sunset, someone’s complexion, or an article of clothing. A color described as peachy is typically likened to the skin of a peach, not the inside (which is usually golden-yellow).
As a slang term, peachy is often used in an ironic way, but it’s also common for it to be used earnestly.
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What are some other forms related to peachy?
- peachiness (noun)
What are some synonyms for peachy?
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How isÌıpeachy used in real life?
When used literally, peachy can be used to describe flavor or color. As a slang term, peachy is often used in a cutesy or sarcastic way.
Our second dip free at UDF of UDF Peach has us feelin’ just peachy!
— United Dairy Farmers (@udf_official)
A healthy sweet peach berry smoothie which explodes with wonderful peachy flavor. Using local fresh peaches, this smoothie recipe is a family favorite and kid approved.
— Austin PBS (@austinpbs)
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— ZOEVA Cosmetics (@ZoevaCosmetics)
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Which of the following words is NOT a synonym of peachy?
A. hunky-dory
B. swell
C. A-OK
D. mediocre
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