Meanings
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1
adj
active, nimble, and energetic, especially despite advanced age
The young orphans were spry enough to earn their own living.
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2
adj
cheerful, vigorous, or full of spirit
After a night's rest, the patient looked surprisingly spry.
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Etymology
From British dialectal sprey, related to Old Norse sprækr, 'lively or vigorous,' and cognate with modern Scandinavian words for being fit or energetic.