1. cheerful, lively, and energetic in manner
2. sticking up in a jaunty or alert way

Examples

• She remained perky despite the long day at work.
• The cheerleader’s perky attitude lifted everyone’s spirits.
• The dog’s perky ears showed it was alert and listening.
• His perky personality made him popular with his classmates.
• The flowers looked perky after the morning rain.
• She gave a perky wave as she walked by.
• The puppy’s tail was perky and wagging constantly.