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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drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Nothing will keep you from sleeping or distract you from studying like itchy bug bites or the constant sneezing and drippy nose of seasonal allergies. — Dr. Jill Grimes, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026 Sophie is a wet cardigan of a protagonist—drippy, colorless and so devoid of personality that most of her exchanges with her best friend concern an actual lost cardigan. — Literary Hub, 27 Aug. 2026 The Flo Shutoff system from Moen connects to your pipes and detects leaks—from drippy pipes to massive bursts—and automatically closes the main valve to prevent flooding damage. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 There are orange and ube lattes, that sea-salt cheese latte that only comes iced and soft serve with coffee – a drippy, lovely affogato. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 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 1 Sep. 2026.

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