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grippy

/ˈɡrɪpi/

Translations

grippyadjective

grippier

Comp.

grippiest

Super.

/ˈɡrɪpi/

adhérentSe dit d’une surface ou d’une texture qui offre une bonne prise.

The grippy soles of the hiking boots made it easy to walk on the slippery rocks.

Les semelles adhérentes des chaussures de randonnée facilitaient la marche sur les rochers glissants.

Additional translations

radinFamilier. Se dit d’une personne avare ou près de ses sous.

grippéÉcossais, familier. Se dit de quelqu’un qui a la grippe ou un mauvais rhume.

Synonyms

grippyadjective

Having a surface or texture that provides good traction or grip.

The grippy soles of the hiking boots made it easy to walk on the slippery rocks.

Miserly; inclined to hold tightly to money or possessions.

He's so grippy that he refuses to tip the waiter even a penny.

(Scotland, informal) Affected by influenza or a bad cold; sickly.

I've been feeling grippy all weekend and can hardly get out of bed.