slippy

American  

[slip-ee] / ˈslɪp i /

adjective

slippier, slippiest

1. Informal. slippery.

2. Chiefly British. quick; alert; sharp.

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slippy British  

/ ˈslɪpɪ /

adjective

1. informal another word for slippery slippery

2. informal alert; quick

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Other Word Forms

• slippiness noun

Etymology

Origin of slippy

First recorded in 1540–50; slip ¹ + -y ¹

Example Sentences

That rating also means it’ll resist jets of water if you want to listen to tunes in the shower — it’s also “drop proof” if things get slippy.

From The Verge • Aug. 17, 2022

The Nordmärke’s only downside is the slightly slippy top surface.

From Slate • Sep. 28, 2018

For snowy, slippy days, add a traction device like Yaktrax to your shoes.”

From Washington Post • Jan. 19, 2016

I was running for the river bus and it was a bit slippy.

From The Guardian • Aug. 24, 2011

"You will have to look slippy when the punt from the Perseverance comes alongside with her fish," the captain shouted.

From The Truants by Mason, A. E. W. (Alfred Edward Woodley)