drippy

adjective

drip·​py ˈdri-pē 

drippier; drippiest

1

: characterized by dripping

especially : rainy, drizzly

2

: mawkish sense 2

Synonyms of drippy

• sticky
• sentimental
• sloppy
• wet
• fuzzy
• gooey

Examples of drippy in a Sentence

drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick

Recent Examples on the Web

The Flo Shutoff system from Moen connects to your pipes and detects leaks—from drippy pipes to massive bursts—and automatically closes the main valve to prevent flooding damage. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Uncle Jimmy hung back by the drippy windows at the rear of the kitchen nursing a Schlitz. — Literary Hub, 11 Aug. 2026

There are orange and ube lattes, that sea-salt cheese latte that only comes iced and soft serve with coffee – a drippy, lovely affogato. — John Metcalfe, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Tom Holland comes across as a vulnerable princeling without being petulant or drippy. — Justin Chang, New Yorker, 17 July 2026

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1718, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for drippy

• hippie
• hippy
• tippy