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Recent Examples of drippy 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 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 See All Example Sentences for drippy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for drippy
Adjective
  • Our formulas are oxybenzone-free, water- and sweat-resistant, and designed lightweight unlike typical sport sunscreens that leave you feeling sticky or break down in the heat of competition.
    Dave Knox, Forbes.com, 27 June 2025
  • But what really wowed us was how easily the sticky stuff washed away from the pan.
    Mark Marino, Bon Appetit Magazine, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • The ‘pouf sentimental’ hairstyle was created by hairdresser Leonard Autie and debuted on the Duchesse de Chartres in 1774, famously adorned with 14 yards of gauze, figurines, a plate of cherries and a parrot.
    Lee Sharrock, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • That is my favorite now because of sentimental reasons.
    Heran Mamo, Billboard, 25 June 2025
Adjective
  • Driving Challenges tackle rock gardens, blind drop-offs, and water crossings where sloppy throttle work comes at a cost.
    Shelby Knick, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Thus far, the Wind Down delivers with its clean lines, deep cushions, and just-right balance of softness and structure that is far from sloppy—even with her young child is known to practice high dives and a somersaults or two.
    Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 26 June 2025
Adjective
  • Anderson, who was also the Rays’ assistant pitching coach in 2008 and 2009, got his feet wet in the broadcast business in 2007 with Cleveland.
    Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 30 June 2025
  • Composting in overly wet areas can slow down the composting process and lead to smelly compost. Locations that are exposed to strong winds can also be challenging to compost in and should be avoided if possible.
    Lauren Landers, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 June 2025
Adjective
  • Sure, hygge has been overused a bit in the last few years (candles, fuzzy socks, etc.), but the real idea behind it is simple: comfort and connection.
    Jordi Lippe-McGraw, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Advertisement The messages between their fuzzy bodies and their brains don’t go through any filtering system.
    Mari Andrew, Time, 1 July 2025
Adjective
  • Cook until the edges are crispy and the middle is gooey but cooked through.
    Cody Godwin, USA Today, 15 June 2025
  • 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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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drippy. Accessed 12 Jul. 2025.

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