Which of the following is an informal definition of perky? Perky is one of those adjectives that sounds like what it means: cheerful and lively. Language like this helps bring color and depth to a reading and makes it come alive. It isn’t fair that perky people get a bad rap; while all that bubbly good cheer can be exhausting, dull and grumpy personalities are no less annoying. Laz often wonders how his co-workers can be this perky every day. The job is a boring grind but they are always smiling and laughing. Last week a customer came in and complained about everything from our prices to the potholes in the street out front, and instead of getting angry they made her a cup of tea and complimented her dress. Before I knew it, she was as cheery as they were! Veronica is known for her perky outlook on life.