adj
tippy
TIH-pee
Tippy (adj) means Unstable and likely to tip over. Example: “The canoe felt tippy the moment we both leaned to one side.”
adj
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- tippies
- Comparative
- tippier
- Superlative
- tippiest
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The canoe felt _____ the moment we both leaned to one side.
Etymology
From tip ("apex") plus a diminutive -y ending, dating to around 1790.
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What does “tippy” mean?
The word “tippy” means unstable and likely to tip over. In plain terms, wobbly and easily knocked off balance.
How do you pronounce “tippy”?
“Tippy” is pronounced TIH-pee (/ˈtɪpi/ in IPA).
How do you use “tippy” in a sentence?
Here is “tippy” used in a sentence: “The canoe felt tippy the moment we both leaned to one side.”
What part of speech is “tippy”?
“Tippy” is an adjective.
Where does the word “tippy” come from?
The word “tippy” dates back to around 1790. From tip ("apex") plus a diminutive -y ending, dating to around 1790.
