noun
sippy
Sippy (noun) means (informal) A small sip, or a child's cup designed to prevent spills. Example: “The toddler carried her sippy cup everywhere.”
noun
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(informal) A small sip, or a child's cup designed to prevent spills.
"The toddler carried her sippy cup everywhere."
How to use sippy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used in "sippy cup" — a spill-proof cup for young children.
Common pairings
sippy cup
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Word forms
- Plural
- sippies
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Etymology
From sip plus the diminutive suffix -y.
Rhymes for sippy
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What does “sippy” mean?
The word “sippy” means (informal) A small sip, or a child's cup designed to prevent spills. In plain terms, mostly used in "sippy cup" — a spill-proof cup for young children.
How do you use “sippy” in a sentence?
Here is “sippy” used in a sentence: “The toddler carried her sippy cup everywhere.”
What part of speech is “sippy”?
“Sippy” is a noun.
What is the meaning of sippy?
"sippy" (noun) means (informal) A small sip, or a child's cup designed to prevent spills.
