I’m feeling perfectly spry, sorry to mention it ...
We’re going to take Kathleen to the pool in a few minutes. All the lifeguards want to see her. She looks funny in her bathing suit, like poor Toad.
On Monday, “James” is finally coming to replace the control unit on the stove. I’m steeling myself for the price, repeating, “Cheaper than a new stove, cheaper than a new stove ...”. Not that we wouldn’t like a new stove, but the space in the kitchen would only allow one pretty much like we have already, which it works fine except for the electronic controls.
Why would you be sorry about mentioning feeling perfectly spry?
Hmm. NnB engages deep-thinking circuitry.
Ah!
"Spry describes someone (especially an older person) who is lively, nimble and active. (adjective). A vibrant and active 70-year-old who is out playing golf ..."Isn't it obvious now? "Spry" is the past tense form of "agile".
It's like the perfectly complimentary uncompliment, "You are very graceful for someone your age."
By the way, one may note that I creak and totter like a wooden puppet with sawdust in his joints. I would not call that "spry", but I have a killer glare which silences all comments about my sprightliness.