drippy

14 synonyms for drippy, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adjective — Very stylish, especially in clothes and accessories; showing off an impressive outfit.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

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Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

stylish

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

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Synonyms by Meaning

1. adjective slang

Very stylish, especially in clothes and accessories; showing off an impressive outfit.

“Those trainers are drippy.”

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2. adjective informal, British

Feebly sentimental or weakly emotional.

“The film ends with a drippy speech about destiny.”

soppy mawkish wet

How to use drippy

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

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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.

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