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grippy

1

[ grip-ee ]

adjective

grippier, grippiest.
  1. afflicted with the grippe.


grippy

2

[ grip-ee ]

adjective

Chiefly Scot.
grippier, grippiest.
  1. stingy; avaricious.

grippy

/ ˈɪɪ /

adjective

  1. (of a material) having adhesive qualities
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Origin of grippy1

Origin of grippy2

First recorded in 1800–10; grip + -y 1
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On the floor, she used four varieties of marble to create a custom mosaic that provides a more grippy surface.

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The American found the right balance between control and attack on the Schlossberg course, where a variation of grippy snow and icy spots caused problems for many racers.

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Like Subaru’s other Wilderness models, the Crosstrek’s version has even more ground clearance, grippy off-road tires and water-resistant upholstery, among other changes.

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I took measures to stay safe — really grippy hiking boots, venturing out only in the daylight hours, communicating often with my husband.

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All that marble is a curious—and impractical—choice of material, Dodd says; most Roman wineries had treading floors paved in grippy, waterproof concrete or plaster.

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