as in sticky
appealing to the emotions in an obvious and tiresome way
drippy romance novels that are apparently intended for the terminally lovesick
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Recent Examples of drippy
Where the heat is most intense to start the week
Typically sultry New Orleans basks in drippy distress Monday.
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Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Despair is instead dramatized in drippy adult-contemporary rockers and bubbly pop jams that — unlike her breakthrough tunes that stuck out in playlists rather than trying to fit in — bring Eilish’s art more in line with her peers on the radio.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 May 2024
Marcus is either a lot more casual with his dates than most, or doesn’t order the drippy, messy 10x10 in front of prospective partners.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
This yielded that classic satiny texture, without having to maneuver a springform pan into and out of steaming, drippy water.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
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Ian Livingston, Washington Post, 1 July 2024
Despair is instead dramatized in drippy adult-contemporary rockers and bubbly pop jams that — unlike her breakthrough tunes that stuck out in playlists rather than trying to fit in — bring Eilish’s art more in line with her peers on the radio.
—Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 22 May 2024
Marcus is either a lot more casual with his dates than most, or doesn’t order the drippy, messy 10x10 in front of prospective partners.
—Benjy Egel, Sacramento Bee, 25 Apr. 2024
This yielded that classic satiny texture, without having to maneuver a springform pan into and out of steaming, drippy water.
—Melissa Clark, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 Mar. 2024
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for drippy
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Of course, anyone with a low tolerance for sugary sweet, sometimes sticky sentimentality would want to suck on a pack of lemons afterwards.Randy Myers, The Mercury News, 13 Nov. 2024
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To avoid a potentially sticky situation, go with one of these six leak-free options.Catherine Garcia, theweek, 12 Nov. 2024
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Artifact Uprising Color Series Photo Book $22 Make your bestie misty-eyed with a sentimental gift in the form of a photo book that showcases your favorite memories with them (or their Instagram feed).Malia Griggs, SELF, 21 Nov. 2024
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Legacy can make even an ironical man do sentimental things.Jackson Arn, The New Yorker, 21 Nov. 2024
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Not rotating cushions can lead to uneven use patterns—especially around the center of chairs or the edges of sofas—which can then make cushions look saggy, sloppy, or worn out.Rabekah Henderson, Southern Living, 19 Nov. 2024
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Buffalo Bills 30, Indianapolis Colts 20: The Bills overcame an uncharacteristically sloppy performance from Josh Allen to push past the pesky Colts.Jim Reineking, USA TODAY, 11 Nov. 2024
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Rapid cooling zones must be available for each outdoor athletic and marching band contest, practice, workout, or conditioning session that is held in wet bulb globe temperatures of 80 degrees or higher.Alexis Simmerman, Austin American-Statesman, 22 Nov. 2024
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Much of eastern Wisconsin is expected to see its first snowfall of the season on Thursday, with two to four inches of wet, heavy snow possible, according to the National Weather Service.Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 21 Nov. 2024
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Carpenter responded, and then handed him a pair of fuzzy pink handcuffs.Zoe G. Phillips, The Hollywood Reporter, 18 Nov. 2024
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The singer then proceeded to give Hernández the fuzzy pink handcuffs.Armando Tinoco, Deadline, 18 Nov. 2024
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Get The Recipe 18 of 20 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Many of our grandmothers spent years perfecting their recipes for fluffy, gooey cinnamon rolls.Symiah Dorsey, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024
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Now, you’re left with a heaping, gooey pile of guts and seeds.Cody Godwin, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024
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“Drippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/drippy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.
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