grippy
- adjective
- /ˈɡrɪpi/
- The new mat is grippy enough to keep you stable during yoga poses.
- grippy sole
- grippy tread
- grippy rubber
It feel like grippy, which I feel like would keep you dry.
- It feel like grippy, which I feel like would keep you dry.
Examples
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For better performance on the slopes, choose skis with a grippy base to enhance traction.
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The grippy base quickly adjusts to the perfect angle, even on uneven surfaces.
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I do notice it has this almost like grippy feel when it sets.
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And they were like, oh, it's less grippy, so it's more difficult.
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This one has that kind of gritty, grippy feel to it.
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I love the grippy bottoms.
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It has a grippy feel that definitely sticks in the hand more than the One X does.
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The problem with this nylon is it's super grippy and it melts right away.
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Inside the cases you'll find six small transparent pads made of grippy material that are used to hold the iPhone snugly inside a Slide 2.0 case.
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The hiking shoes have a grippy sole that prevents slipping on wet surfaces.
Synonyms
Made to stop people or things from slipping
A surface like a mat or tile that makes slipping less likely
A surface with small raised lines or bumps to help you hold it
Antonyms
Compounds
- Slur
A place like a hospital where people stay for mental health care as a joke online
- Slur
A joking name for a mental health hospital ward where people wear non-slip socks
- Informal
A relaxing break at home wearing comfortable clothes and non-slip socks
How Grippy
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Grippy comes from the word grip, which means 'to hold', and the ending -y meaning 'full of' or 'having'. So a grippy shoe, mat, or glove is one that holds well against a surface and helps stop slipping.