strappy
Americanadjective
adjective
Etymology
Origin of strappy
First recorded in 1975–80; strap ( def. ) + -y 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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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
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
The Daytime Emmy winner was “very pleasant,” Glass said, when she popped into his Main Street salon through the back door wearing a strappy top, comfy pants and fluffy, plush house shoes.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2022
A pair of strappy heels lay on the floor.
From "Genuine Fraud" by E. Lockhart
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