drippy

adjective

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

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Examples of drippy in a Sentence

drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Add a few drops of water if needed to create a drippy glaze. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Feb. 2026 Austin had a particularly itchy and drippy cedar fever season to start the year. — Mary Wasson, Austin American Statesman, 4 Mar. 2026 The drippy rainbow mural and striped chairs seemed to dance right along with her kaleidoscopic sound. — Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 28 Oct. 2025 Donut peaches are usually palm-sized and easy to polish off in a few drippy, delightful bites. — Sheri Castle, Southern Living, 9 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for drippy

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 7 Jul. 2026.

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