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
Then there’s people who can do drippy music but don’t have any bars.
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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
People still walk in with greasy pizza slices, drippy ice cream cones and overflowing cups of coffee.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
One is chock full of dense, drippy fat that will make the meal taste good under almost any circumstance.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 27 Apr. 2024
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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
People still walk in with greasy pizza slices, drippy ice cream cones and overflowing cups of coffee.
—Judith Martin, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2024
One is chock full of dense, drippy fat that will make the meal taste good under almost any circumstance.
—Katie Hill, Outdoor Life, 27 Apr. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drippy
Adjective
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The unique gel texture sets into a lightweight veil that feels comfortable and stays put, so there’s no pillow staining or sticky residue.—
Marie Lodi,
Allure,
2 June 2025
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Neanderthals made and used wooden spears, cared for their fellow community members, made sticky tar and other adhesives, and butchered massive elephants, among other feats.—
Sarah Kuta,
Smithsonian Magazine,
2 June 2025
Adjective
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As school years around the country wind down, many students have been paying tribute to their own Miss Honey-esque teachers on TikTok, using the voiceover and the sentimental music that goes with it to introduce educators who made a difference in their lives each year.—
Kate Hogan,
People.com,
6 June 2025
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One user posted a sentimental goodbye to their standard matcha latte cream top order at Maru.—
Lauren Ng,
Los Angeles Times,
6 June 2025
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There were loud boos at half-time, a smattering in the closing minutes and a few more at the final whistle as England played without any real intensity, were sloppy in possession and struggled to break down a team more than happy to sit everyone behind the ball.—
Dan Sheldon,
New York Times,
8 June 2025
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Though her level of play has vacillated between sharp and sloppy throughout the tournament, Gauff was mostly dialed in against Boisson, who captivated the Parisian crowds in recent days.—
Nicole Fallert,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Stay away from water, wet items, and metal objects.—
NC Weather Bot,
Charlotte Observer,
9 June 2025
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Once the cleaning process is complete, wipe the shoes with a clean, wet rag to eliminate any remaining dirt, debris, or cleaning solution.—
Maryal Miller Carter,
USA Today,
7 June 2025
Adjective
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Digital zoom lens cameras can reduce the image quality, displaying images that are fuzzy and pixelated.—
BestReviews,
Mercury News,
2 June 2025
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Their everlasting merrymaking might seem warm and fuzzy at first glance, but in truth, there is a gloomy undercurrent to their existence, hiding just beneath the surface.—
Tomris Laffly,
Variety,
25 May 2025
Adjective
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Scientist Richard Arnott told National Geographic that the fish only looks so gooey because of rapid depressurization when its brought to the surface.—
Greta Cross,
USA TODAY,
19 Mar. 2025
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So both fork and spoon should be provided when the dessert has both gooey and dry elements.—
Judith Martin,
The Mercury News,
7 Jan. 2025
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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drippy. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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