Meaning & use

Grippy

adjective·Everyday

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Having a strong grip or providing good traction; not easily slipping.

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These hiking boots have a grippy sole that handles wet rocks well.

The steering wheel has a grippy texture that's easy to hold in the rain.

A note on using this word

An informal adjective common in product descriptions for shoes, tires, and sports equipment.

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non-sliptacky

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