Spry

/spraɪ/ adjective

Definition

Active, lively, and full of energy, especially for someone who is older.

Etymology

Origin uncertain, possibly from Old Norse 'spry' or Scandinavian roots. It emerged in English around the 1600s and is now commonly used to describe energetic elderly people.

Kelly Says

This word is almost exclusively used for elderly people doing things quickly or athletically—'spry' carries a built-in surprise that someone older is MORE active than we expected.

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