Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

drippy

Adjective
/ˈdrɪpi/
Definition
Characterized by drops of liquid or having a wet, leaky appearance.
Examples
  • The drippy faucet kept me awake all night.
  • She wore a drippy dress that seemed to cling to her every move.
  • His drippy comments during the movie made everyone roll their eyes.
Meaning
Drippy describes something that is soaked with liquid or has a constantly dripping quality. It can also refer to someone overly sentimental or lacking in sophistication.
Synonyms
  • wet
  • leaky
  • soaked
  • wistful
  • sentimental