Slippy Meaning in English
word
ˈslɪpi
SLIP-ee
slˈɪpi
sl-IP-ee
Definition
Very slippery; easy to slide on. It is mainly used in British and Irish English, especially in the North of England, Scotland, and Ireland.
Usage & Nuances
'Slippy' is informal and regional; 'slippery' is the standard term. Mostly heard in Northern England, Scotland, and Ireland. It describes surfaces that are easy to slip on, like ice or wet floors. Not common in American English.
Spanish: resbaladizoPortuguese (BR): escorregadioPortuguese (PT): escorregadioChinese (Simplified): 滑的Chinese (Traditional): 滑的Hindi: फिसलनदारArabic: زلقBengali: পিচ্ছিল - পিছলRussian: скользкийJapanese: すべりやすいVietnamese: trơn trượtKorean: 미끄러운Turkish: kayganUrdu: پھسلن والاIndonesian: licin
Example Sentences
Be careful, the floor is slippy after it rains.
basic
The path was very slippy because of the ice.
basic
Those shoes are too slippy for sports.
basic
Watch out! It’s a bit slippy near the entrance.
natural
My hands are too slippy to open this jar.
natural
It gets really slippy when the leaves fall on the pavement.
natural