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.