slippy Meaning & Definition
/ˈslɪpi/
What Does Slippy Mean?
Slippy is used as an adjective meaning Slippery. It is also used to mean Spry, nimble.
Slippy at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈslɪpi/ |
| Synonyms | lubricious, slick and slippery |
| Antonyms | nonslippery |
| Comparative / superlative | slippier, slippiest |
Slippy Definition (Adjective)
- Slippery.
- Spry, nimble.
Adjective
- (slightly informal) Slippery.
Synonyms of Slippy
Slippy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Slippy
Word Forms & Grammar
slippy (comparative slippier, superlative slippiest)
Words That Rhyme With Slippy
Origin of Slippy
From slip + -y. Compare Old English slipiġ (“slippy, slimy, viscid”).
Questions People Ask About Slippy
What part of speech is slippy?
Slippy is an adjective.
What is another word for slippy?
Words with a similar meaning to slippy include lubricious, slick and slippery. See the full list of slippy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of slippy?
The opposite of slippy is nonslippery.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of slippy?
The comparative form is slippier and the superlative form is slippiest.