adj

dippy

DIH-pee

Dippy (adj) means (informal) Silly or lacking common sense. Example: “He gave a dippy excuse for missing the meeting.”

adj

(informal) Silly or lacking common sense.

"He gave a dippy excuse for missing the meeting."

(informal) Infatuated or overly enthusiastic about someone.

"She's completely dippy about her new boyfriend."

How to use dippy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishSilly or scatterbrained — or, informally, head-over-heels for someone.

When to use it

Casual and slightly old-fashioned in tone; common in British English.

Word forms

dippier comparative, dippiest superlative

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Rhymes for dippy

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dippy” mean?

The word “dippy” means (informal) Silly or lacking common sense. In plain terms, silly or scatterbrained — or, informally, head-over-heels for someone.

How do you pronounce “dippy”?

“Dippy” is pronounced DIH-pee (/ˈdɪpi/ in IPA).

How do you use “dippy” in a sentence?

Here is “dippy” used in a sentence: “He gave a dippy excuse for missing the meeting.”

What part of speech is “dippy”?

“Dippy” is an adjective.

How many meanings does “dippy” have?

“Dippy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: (informal) Silly or lacking common sense.