drippy

Example Sentences

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Clouds will remain damp and drippy through Saturday, but most lowland locations are not expected to pick up more than a tenth to quarter of an inch of rain, the weather service said.

From Seattle Times • May 24, 2024

Still, listening to the actor’s wit, wisdom and drippy insights for 96 minutes is enough to tempt any viewer to channel his or her inner Spock.

From New York Times • Mar. 21, 2024

Michael Jackson has only appeared twice: On Now 4, with the drippy 1970s ballad One Day In Your Life, and again on Now 88 with the posthumous single Love Never Felt So Good.

From BBC • Nov. 28, 2023

Served warm or at room temperature, they are always a favorite and so much nicer than a drippy dip that must be cautiously held on crackers or toast points.

From Salon • Oct. 12, 2023

“Oh, sure she can,” Mrs. Ames said in a drippy voice.

From "Maybe He Just Likes You" by Barbara Dee