drippy

adjective

drip·​py ˈdri-pē How to pronounce drippy (audio)
drippier; drippiest
1
: characterized by dripping
especially : rainy, drizzly
2

Examples of drippy in a Sentence

drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Is an album cover bearing lowercase-g goofy visuals of drippy Mickey and streetwear Donald a symptom of Disney-adult saturation? Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024 Inside the chic and dimly lit cavernous 11 Rue De La Banque in Paris, dramatic drippy candles lined the walls as champagne and canapés were passed. Kristen Bateman, Vogue, 27 Sep. 2024 Life saver for on the go and eliminates the drippy spoon messes for toddlers! Libby Ryan, Parents, 12 Sep. 2024 People still walk in with greasy pizza slices, drippy ice cream cones and overflowing cups of coffee. Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for drippy 

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of drippy was circa 1718

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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/drippy. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

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