grippy
1 Americanadjective
adjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of grippy1
Origin of grippy2
Example Sentences
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It even uses thinner shoelaces, using a grippy sawtooth pattern that helps them stay tied.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 19, 2026
“Your hands are supposed to slip out. Marshawn had sort of grippy gloves, and they would stick to my cast. That was the most painful thing.”
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 4, 2025
Ioan fell on a bend that had been dry and grippy the day before.
From BBC • Aug. 24, 2025
I took measures to stay safe — really grippy hiking boots, venturing out only in the daylight hours, communicating often with my husband.
From New York Times • Apr. 18, 2023
Her footsteps squeaked, and Tally smiled when she saw that Shay was wearing grippy shoes.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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