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

On Tuesday both teams struggled to keep their footing on a slippy Metropolitano pitch but Spurs, and Kinsky, gifted the Spanish side two goals through trying to pass it out from the back.

From BBC

The "sharp steps" - as he calls them - are to keep him balanced on the slippy surface and ensure the spread of water is as even as possible.

From BBC

“I was surprised they allowed people to bring drinks into the stands. It made the floor really slippy.”

From Los Angeles Times

After completing the challenge, she said: "It’s a very slippy surface, it was quite difficult to keep your feet in contact with the wall."

From BBC

"I tried to climb back up but it was so wet and slippy, I was too scared I'd fall."

From BBC