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drippy

 
Dictionary: drip·py   (drĭp'ē) pronunciation
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adj., -pi·er, -pi·est.
  1. Characterized by dripping; drizzly: a drippy, wet day.
  2. Slang.
    1. Tiresome or annoying.
    2. Mawkishly sentimental: a drippy love scene.
drippily drip'pi·ly adv.
drippiness drip'pi·ness n.

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adjective

    Affectedly or extravagantly emotional: bathetic, gushy, maudlin, mawkish, romantic, sentimental, slushy, sobby, soft, soppy. Informal gooey, mushy, schmaltzy, sloppy, soupy. Slang sappy, tear-jerking. See feelings.

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The adjective has 2 meanings:

Meaning #1: wet with light rain
  Synonym: drizzly

Meaning #2: leaking in drops

 
 
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