adj
tippy
TIH-pee
adj
1
Unstable and likely to tip over.
"The canoe felt tippy the moment we both leaned to one side."
How to Use Tippy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWobbly and easily knocked off balance.
When to use it
Fairly informal; used mostly of small boats, chairs, or other objects that rock easily.
Word Forms
tippier comparative, tippier comparative, tippies plural, tippiest superlative, tippiest superlative
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Etymology
From tip ("apex") plus a diminutive -y ending, dating to around 1790.