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kippy

kippy

9.9
Having bright, stylish clothes or decorations that look showy for parties
  • adjective
  • UK
: elegante
  • He always wears kippy outfits that make him stand out in a crowd.

Examples

  • The new restaurant has a kippy interior with bright colors and modern furniture.

  • That dress looks so kippy!

  • Her kippy style is perfect for parties and social events.

  • She has a kippy style that everyone admires.

  • He always wears kippy outfits that make him stand out in a crowd.

  • The new restaurant has a kippy interior with bright colors and modern furniture.

  • Her kippy style is perfect for parties and social events.

Synonyms

hip
vskippy
  • Informal
262 6.8

Aware of and following the latest trends

is more about being eye catching and lively than trend aware
stylish
vskippy
78 2.0

Clothes or rooms that look fashionable and attractive

is less formal and more overtly showy and lively in tone
chic
vskippy
77 3.5

Elegant and fashionable in a simple, modern way

is more casual and brightly showy than refined elegance
flashy
vskippy
60 4.1

Very bright or showy in a way that attracts attention

keeps showiness but sounds less negative and more fashionable
flamboyant
vskippy
33 6.5

Being very bright and showy to attract attention

is similar but carries a more casual, lively feel
swanky
vskippy
  • Informal
19 7.4

Very stylish and expensive-looking, like a fancy car or hotel

is less about status and more about bright, lively style
snazzy
vskippy
  • Informal
17 7.2

Bright and stylish in a way that draws attention

is alike but also implies a lively, fashionable persona
spiffy
vskippy
  • Informal
17 7.8

Neat and stylish in appearance

is more showy and informal rather than just neat and smart
snappy
vskippy
  • Informal
11 3.8

Stylish and neat in appearance, often because of clothes or hair

leans more toward bold, showy presentation than mere neatness
glitzy
vskippy
11 4.8

A bright, showy look that tries to impress people

shares the glamour but is more informal and lively
showy
vskippy
9 3.2

Bright or fancy in a way that draws attention

adds an informal, lively sense to that attention seeking look
swank
vskippy
8 7.7

Fashionable and showy in a way that seems rich

is more casual and lively, not only impressively elegant
splashy
vskippy
7 4.9

Very bright and showy to get attention but not in good taste

is alike but implies a trendier, more spirited style
rakish
vskippy
4 8.4

Having a smart, lively, and slightly bold look or manner

is closer to pure showy fashion rather than unconventional boldness
flash
vskippy
  • UK
3 7.4

Showy in a way meant to attract attention

is more informal and spirited while still being eye catching
jazzy
vskippy
2 6.3

Bright and showy in style to attract attention

is similar but also stresses informal liveliness
kicky
vskippy
  • Informal
2 7.4

Lively and exciting in a bold, stylish way

leans more toward being bright and showy in appearance
spanky
vskippy
  • Informal
1 8.1

Looking bright and stylish and making people feel lively and cheerful

is more showy and fashion-focused rather than simply cheerful
jiggy
vskippy
  • Slang
1 9.6

Looking stylish and attractive

is similar but stresses being eye-catching and showy
hotsy-totsy
vskippy
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Having a fashionable, attractive look, like new clothes or a neat room

is more modern and energetic while also showy
swaggy
vskippy
  • Slang
1 8.9

Looks stylish and confident in a cool way

is more about vivid showiness as well as fashion
dashy
vskippy
  • Informal
1 9.2

Attractive and stylish in a bold, showy way

is nearly the same but slightly more slangy in tone
exy
vskippy
  • Australian
1 9.9

Looks very stylish and attractive

is less region-specific and adds liveliness and showiness
cool and stylish
vskippy
  • Slang
1 3.4

Looking fashionable and attractive in a way people admire

adds a stronger sense of liveliness and showy detail
hippish
vskippy
  • Informal
1 8.1

Slightly fashionable in a young, modern way

is more strongly showy and spirited rather than mildly trendy
zooty
vskippy
  • Archaic
1 9.9

Looks very fashionable and showy, often wearing bright clothes

matches this but is slightly more informal and lively
pippy
vskippy
  • Informal
8.1

Being full of energy and cheerful

adds a stronger emphasis on fashion and showiness

Antonyms

169 1.3

Not interesting or lively

Few people wear it now because it is not in style

How Fashionable

stylish
78 2.0
fashionable
80 2.6
kippy
  • UK
9.9
plain
180 1.0
dowdy
6 7.1

Surface Forms

kippy positive

Etymology

Kippy sounds like a playful form of hip, which means 'fashionable'. A helpful way to remember kippy is to think of it as 'extra hip' or a bit showy, so it describes something lively, fashionable, and that gets attention.