grippy

¹

[ grip-ee ]

adjective

, grip·pi·er, grip·pi·est.

1. afflicted with the grippe.

grippy

²

[ grip-ee ]

adjective

, Chiefly Scot.

, grip·pi·er, grip·pi·est.

1. stingy; avaricious.

grippy

/ ˈgrɪpɪ /

adjective

1. (of a material) having adhesive qualities

Word History and Origins

Origin of grippy¹

grippe + -y ¹

Origin of grippy²

First recorded in 1800–10; grip + -y ¹

Example Sentences

On the floor, she used four varieties of marble to create a custom mosaic that provides a more grippy surface.

From Seattle Times

The American found the right balance between control and attack on the Schlossberg course, where a variation of grippy snow and icy spots caused problems for many racers.

From Washington Times

The American found the right balance between control and attack on the Schlossberg course, where a variation of grippy snow and icy spots caused problems for many racers.

From Seattle Times

Like Subaru’s other Wilderness models, the Crosstrek’s version has even more ground clearance, grippy off-road tires and water-resistant upholstery, among other changes.

From Seattle Times

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