dipsey

1 of 2

adjective

dip·​sey
variants or dipsie or dipsy
ˈdipsē,
-si
: deep-sea
a dipsey line

dipsey

2 of 2

noun

variants or dipsie or dipsy
"
plural dipseys or dipsies
1
2
: a sinker attached to a fishing line

Word History

Etymology

Adjective

by alteration

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“Dipsey.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dipsey. Accessed 14 Dec. 2024.

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