drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
Recent Examples on the WebDespair is instead dramatized in drippy adult-contemporary rockers and bubbly pop jams that — unlike her breakthrough tunes that stuck out in playlists rather than trying to fit in — bring Eilish’s art more in line with her peers on the radio.—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 May 2024 Marcus is either a lot more casual with his dates than most, or doesn’t order the drippy, messy 10x10 in front of prospective partners.—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024 This yielded that classic satiny texture, without having to maneuver a springform pan into and out of steaming, drippy water.—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024 Corticosteroid nasal sprays can help relieve drippy noses.—Nora Colomer, Fox News, 18 Mar. 2024 In Bruce’s drippy triptych, a nude woman takes on aspects of the water around her.—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 23 Feb. 2024 If a traditional patty melt calls for lemonade or root beer, these drippy, loaded melts might be more at home with a beer or a Bloody Mary.—Pete Wells, New York Times, 30 Jan. 2024 Some of the pictures overlay figures rendered with black lines atop fields of soft, drippy daubs in a rainbow of hues.—Mark Jenkins, Washington Post, 10 Nov. 2023 For starters, the lack of a well means that drippier items, like melons, tomatoes, or a whole roasted chicken, will leave a leaky residue on countertops.—Kat Thompson, Bon Appétit, 31 Oct. 2023
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'drippy.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Share