Dippier: meaning, definitions and examples
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dippier
[ ˈdɪpiər ]
casual use
Dippier is a comparative form of the adjective 'dippy', which means eccentric or silly. It describes someone or something that is particularly whimsical or a bit out of touch with reality. The term is often used in a light-hearted or affectionate manner, suggesting that the person being described is amusingly quirky but not harmful. Commonly, it is employed in casual conversation or humorous writing.
Synonyms
eccentric, quirky, silly, whimsical
Examples of usage
- Her dippier ideas always make us laugh.
- He has a dippier sense of fashion than anyone I know.
- The movie was entertaining, but also dippier than expected.
- After a dippier performance, the crowd couldn't stop giggling.
Translations
Translations of the word "dippier" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mais escorregadio
🇮🇳 ज्यादा चिकना
🇩🇪 gleitender
🇮🇩 lebih licin
🇺🇦 більш слизький
🇵🇱 bardziej śliski
🇯🇵 より滑りやすい
🇫🇷 plus glissant
🇪🇸 más resbaladizo
🇹🇷 daha kaygan
🇰🇷 더 미끄러운
🇸🇦 أكثر انزلاقًا
🇨🇿 více kluzký
🇸🇰 viac klzký
🇨🇳 更滑
🇸🇮 bolj spolzek
🇮🇸 meira hálfgerður
🇰🇿 көбірек тайғақ
🇬🇪 მეტად სრიალა
🇦🇿 daha sürüşkən
🇲🇽 más resbaladizo
Etymology
The term 'dippy' has its roots in the English slang of the early 20th century, likely deriving from the word 'dip', which can mean to fall or to decline. The usage of 'dippy' to describe someone as scatterbrained or foolish was recorded in Britain as an informal term. Over time, it began to take on a more playful connotation, often used to describe quirks in personality or behavior rather than a serious lack of intellect. The comparative form 'dippier' emerged naturally from this evolution, allowing speakers to compare the levels of eccentricity between individuals or situations. Language experts suggest that 'dippy' and its derivatives reflect a cultural leaning towards embracing uniqueness and idiosyncrasies in personality as a way to add humor to everyday life.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,835, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.