drippy
What is the opposite of drippy? Here is what we hold, with its meaning and related words.
Adjective — Very stylish, especially in clothes and accessories; showing off an impressive outfit.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. adjective slang
Very stylish, especially in clothes and accessories; showing off an impressive outfit.
“Those trainers are drippy.”
How to use drippy
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
drippy fit
drippy outfit
drippy tap
drippy nose
The fashion sense comes from the slang noun drip, meaning stylish clothing, and belongs to informal speech and social media. The sentimental sense is chiefly British and mildly dismissive.
Frequently asked questions
What does drippy mean in slang?
It means someone or something looks extremely stylish, usually about clothes, jewellery or a whole outfit. It comes from drip, the slang noun for fashionable appearance.
What is the difference between drippy and dripping?
Dripping describes the action happening right now, as in water dripping from the ceiling. Drippy is a quality: something that drips or is prone to dripping, or in slang, something that looks great.
Can drippy be an insult?
Yes, in British English it can mean weak and soppy, as in a drippy character in a novel. That sense is unrelated to the fashion slang and is usually clear from context.
