strappy

American  

[strap-ee] / ˈstræp i /

adjective

1. (of shoes or clothing) having straps as a distinctive feature: a sports bra with a strappy back.

   strappy black heels;

   a sports bra with a strappy back.

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strappy British  

/ ˈstræpɪ /

adjective

1. (of clothes) having prominent straps

   strappy sandals

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Etymology

Origin of strappy

First recorded in 1975–80; strap ( def. ) + -y ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

One is familiar and increasingly specific: a good leotard, fleece-lined tights, an extra water bottle, Band-Aids for blisters, putty-colored flats for barre, a pair of low, strappy heels for salsa.

From Salon • Jan. 1, 2026

Don't put away your strappy top and bic lighter just yet - Charli XCX's Brat arena tour has just landed in the UK.

From BBC • Nov. 29, 2024

The collection’s footwear, with its buckled, strappy knee-high boots, directly mirrored the cane ceiling’s latticework, while elsewhere, garments paid tribute to the 60s’ iconic nipped waists and A-line silhouettes.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 27, 2024

In her enormous cheetah-print coat, black turtleneck and strappy black sandals she was, she acknowledged, a little overdressed for the setting, but she had come straight from a photo shoot.

From New York Times • Jan. 6, 2023

There are strappy shoes and artful curls; thin, stylish ties; big smiles.

From "A Heart in a Body in the World" by Deb Caletti