How to Use zippy in a Sentence

zippy

adjective
  • The wings here are twice-cooked and doused with spicy chile sauce and zippy lime juice.
    — Brittany Martin, Los Angeles Magazine, 30 Jan. 2018
  • 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
  • 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
  • But a zippy, mountain-carving unit this isn’t, and that’s ok.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025
  • But a zippy, mountain-carving unit this isn’t, and that’s ok.
    — Josh Max, Forbes.com, 5 July 2025
  • These figures are a clue about how powerful and zippy a bike will feel in each mode.
    — Joe Lindsey, Outside Online, 30 Aug. 2020
  • Corner to corner, the turbo diesel is quite zippy, for a truck.
    — Charles Fleming, latimes.com, 8 Sep. 2017
  • Pork meatballs topped with a zippy mojo sauce and crunchy plantain chips.
    — Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 2 Dec. 2020
  • For a zippier dressing, make that 2 parts fat to 1 part acid.
    — Chelsea Zwieg, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 10 Sep. 2017
  • The zippy lemon in the za’atar and the funky feta take eggs and lamb to a new and exciting place.
    — Seamus Mullen, Bon Appetit, 13 Mar. 2017
  • Nothing is better for a kid than a zippy sled and a cup of cocoa on a chilly winter day.
    — Heather Balogh Rochfort, Parents, 26 Feb. 2024
  • 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
  • This would be a great option for folks who aren't huge fans of the tang in sour cream, but love a light, zippy topping.
    — Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 24 May 2025
  • There will be fouls, yellow cards, even times when zippy wingers can read his aggression and swipe the ball away.
    — Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 July 2025
  • This zippy, herbaceous drinkable soup is like a trip to the farmers’ market in a glass.
    — Amiel Stanek, Bon Appetit, 31 July 2017
  • 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
  • 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
  • The wine is led by a bright, zippy line of fruit, but is one of Lodi’s earthiest wines.
    — Esther Mobley, San Francisco Chronicle, 20 May 2018
  • 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 zippy visitors were content to keep racing out of their zone, hunting for a two-goal lead.
    — BostonGlobe.com, 2 Dec. 2019
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pays Nantais France produces far more light and zippy white wines than just sauvignon blanc.
    — Sophie Friedman, AFAR Media, 3 Apr. 2025
  • Wang’s Instagram account from that time is full of videos of her on the campaign trail, set to zippy pop songs.
    — Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
  • The wings were plump and tasty, with an admirably crisp coating, and a zippy sauce with just a hint of sweetness and a nice lingering heat.
    — Alaska Dispatch News, 30 Aug. 2017
  • With Kurt in the driver’s seat, the narrative can also feel like watching a zippy videogame livestream.
    — Kate Knibbs, Wired, 12 Aug. 2020
  • 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

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