as in sticky
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Recent Examples of drippy
This is a newer direction for Devlin, who’s made drippy mirror frames and squiggly lamps, although much of his work does sit solidly in the world of feeling enchanted and otherworldly.
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Natalia Torija, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025
Then there’s people who can do drippy music but don’t have any bars.
—Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Is an album cover bearing lowercase-g goofy visuals of drippy Mickey and streetwear Donald a symptom of Disney-adult saturation?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024
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Natalia Torija, Curbed, 3 Jan. 2025
Then there’s people who can do drippy music but don’t have any bars.
—Maurice Garland, SPIN, 19 Dec. 2024
Sans trays or drippy solutions, these strips are compact for travel and mess-free.
—Madison Yauger, People.com, 29 Nov. 2024
Is an album cover bearing lowercase-g goofy visuals of drippy Mickey and streetwear Donald a symptom of Disney-adult saturation?
—Rebecca Alter, Vulture, 11 Sep. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drippy
Adjective
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His defense on Ashworth in the second half was superb, sticky and lacking in no detail.—
Joe Rexrode,
The Athletic,
23 Mar. 2025
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My way of allocating stagehands to a load-out was to write the names down on Post-its, like sticky white things, and put them on their shirts.—
Kory Grow,
Rolling Stone,
23 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Reynolds also recommends taking photos of sentimental but impractical items and collecting them in a photo book or digital slideshow.—
Allie Volpe,
Vox,
26 Mar. 2025
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Model Alessandra Ambrosio opens up about how her daughter, Anja, 16, plays a small but sentimental part in her current rituals.—
Michelle Lee,
People.com,
24 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Read's lawyers pointed repeatedly to sloppy policing, including leaving the scene unsecured for hours and not searching the house.—
Rachel Treisman,
NPR,
28 Mar. 2025
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Naive and sloppy behavior by top Trump aides could have endangered US pilots.—
CNN.com Wire Service,
Mercury News,
27 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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But Morris got wet and was suffering from hypothermia by the time rescuers arrived.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
27 Mar. 2025
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Some greens are known for being dry while others have a rep for being wet, and a new type of golf ball coating could make for better golfing on both.—
Ben Coxworth,
New Atlas,
25 Mar. 2025
Adjective
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Brownlee used the same vehicle, equipped with a fuzzy blue steering wheel cover, to drive to and from each of the robberies, according to a statement.—
Lillie Davidson,
Fort Worth Star-Telegram,
29 Mar. 2025
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In briefings for reporters earlier this week, administration officials were fuzzy on their plans.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
28 Mar. 2025
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The warm, ooey, gooey sweetness of blueberries layered with French toast is a family-favorite.—
Emma Phelps,
Southern Living,
27 Jan. 2025
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This classic Southern dessert is gooey, buttery and sweet, and is a perfect match to a cup of coffee.—
Patricia S York,
Southern Living,
25 Oct. 2024
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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drippy. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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