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slippy

/ˈslɪp.i/
slip · py
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• adjective

1

British Smooth, wet, or greasy, making it difficult to hold onto or stand on without sliding; slippery.

Example

"Be careful walking down those stone steps, as the moss makes them very slippy after the rain."

2

British Quick, prompt, or agile in movement (primarily used in the informal phrase 'look slippy').

Example

"We need to look slippy if we want to catch the last train home tonight."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'slippery' is the standard global adjective, 'slippy' is widely used in British, Irish, and Scottish English, as well as in Western Pennsylvania (Pittsburghese) in the United States.

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• Nearby Words

slipperiness
slippery
slippery elm
slippy
sliproad
slipshod
slipstream

Word Origin & Etymology

Dating back to the 16th century, it was formed from the verb 'slip' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y', replacing the earlier Old English form 'slipor'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slippy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slippy
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