grippy

¹

[grip-ee]

adjective

grippier, grippiest 

1. afflicted with the grippe.

grippy

²

[grip-ee]

adjective

Chiefly Scot.

grippier, grippiest 

1. stingy; avaricious.

grippy

/ ˈgrɪpɪ /

adjective

1. (of a material) having adhesive qualities

Word History and Origins

Origin of grippy¹

grippe + -y ¹

Origin of grippy²

First recorded in 1800–10; grip + -y ¹

Example Sentences

Ioan fell on a bend that had been dry and grippy the day before.

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On the floor, she used four varieties of marble to create a custom mosaic that provides a more grippy surface.

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The American found the right balance between control and attack on the Schlossberg course, where a variation of grippy snow and icy spots caused problems for many racers.

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Like Subaru’s other Wilderness models, the Crosstrek’s version has even more ground clearance, grippy off-road tires and water-resistant upholstery, among other changes.

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I took measures to stay safe — really grippy hiking boots, venturing out only in the daylight hours, communicating often with my husband.

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