slippy

adjective

slip·​py ˈsli-pē How to pronounce slippy (audio)
slippier; slippiest
Synonyms of slippynext
: slippery

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Example Sentences

bathtubs are a little too slippy for the elderly residents, so grab rails are standard fixtures
Recent Examples on the Web Vibram MegaGrip at the outsole provides confident traction in slippy wet terrain, and the dual-density EVA footbed softens every footfall. —Nathan Borchelt, Travel + Leisure, 16 Feb. 2023

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Word History

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of slippy was in 1548

Dictionary Entries Near slippy

slip proof

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“Slippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippy. Accessed 28 May. 2023.

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