as in sticky
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Recent Examples of drippy
Bernhardt, who starts with spray paint on upright canvases, then puts them on the floor and adds watery acrylics, which give her work its drippy panache, chalks it up to plain coincidence, though of course there’s nothing plain about what either of them do.
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Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
This is a newer direction for Devlin, who’s made drippy mirror frames and squiggly lamps, although much of his work does sit solidly in the world of feeling enchanted and otherworldly.
—Natalia Torija, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025
Then there’s people who can do drippy music but don’t have any bars.
—Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Nicole Phelps, Vogue, 5 Feb. 2025
This is a newer direction for Devlin, who’s made drippy mirror frames and squiggly lamps, although much of his work does sit solidly in the world of feeling enchanted and otherworldly.
—Natalia Torija, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025
Then there’s people who can do drippy music but don’t have any bars.
—Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drippy
Adjective
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Despite skyrocketing prices for TV rights from name-brand sports leagues, even smaller streaming services know their future will be driven in part by that particularly sticky tune-in driver for audiences.—
David Bloom,
Forbes.com,
14 Aug. 2025
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For dried or sticky grease, Marshall suggests switching to dish soap diluted in water and rubbing gently with a soft sponge or microfiber cloth.—
Daley Quinn,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The sentimental choice only made the moment even more special, with William explaining why the sapphire piece was so close to his heart.—
Ariana Quihuiz,
People.com,
3 Aug. 2025
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Then the camera transitions to a framed portrait of Simpson’s Nordberg, prompting Moses Jones’ Nordberg Jr. to break the fourth wall, shake his head and not deliver his own sentimental moment.—
Brian Davids,
HollywoodReporter,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The turmoil dates back to a somewhat sloppy performance at a charity show at London’s Royal Albert Hall in March.—
Jon Blistein,
Rolling Stone,
4 Aug. 2025
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Learning how to practice Despite the steady energy throughout camp, Saturday’s session had its share of sloppy moments.—
Zach Sweet,
Kansas City Star,
3 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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Remember to pack a good pair of waterproof hiking sandals for wet landings, hiking boots for dry landings, reef-safe sunscreen, and your best camera or a new Go-Pro for underwater videos.—
Kaeli Conforti,
Forbes.com,
7 Aug. 2025
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Extended warm, wet weather can cause black spot, which appears as black spots surrounded by yellow.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
7 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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The fuzzy covering can also wear down your dog's teeth over time.—
Liz O'Connell,
MSNBC Newsweek,
2 Aug. 2025
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The penumbral and partial phases (as the full moon moves through Earth’s fuzzy outer shadow, the penumbra, and into its dark umbra) will precede totality when the lunar surface turns dark and red.—
Jamie Carter,
Forbes.com,
1 Aug. 2025
Adjective
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In addition to the cheddar cheesy béchamel sauce, cubes of cheese are pushed into pasta mix before baking, creating extra gooey pockets of cheese.—
Cameron Beall,
Southern Living,
14 Aug. 2025
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This classic Southern dessert is gooey, buttery and sweet, and is a perfect match to a cup of coffee.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
2 Aug. 2025
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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drippy. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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