Dippy: meaning, definitions and examples

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dippy

 

[ หˆdษชpi ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

personality trait

The word 'dippy' is an informal term used to describe someone who is silly, eccentric, or scatterbrained. It often implies that the person may be a bit foolish or overly carefree. The term can carry a light-hearted or affectionate connotation, often used to describe someone in a mildly teasing manner. Though it is not typically used in a harsh way, it can suggest a lack of seriousness or focus.

Synonyms

eccentric, quirky, scatterbrained, silly.

Examples of usage

  • That dippy girl forgot her own birthday.
  • He can be quite dippy when he talks about his hobbies.
  • Don't mind her, she's just a little dippy sometimes.

Translations

Translations of the word "dippy" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น bobo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅ‡เคตเค•เฅ‚เคซ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช dumm

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ bodoh

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดัƒั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ gล‚upi

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใฐใ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bรชte

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tonto

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท salak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐ”๋ณด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุญู…ู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบpy

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‚ป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรกrรกรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะพัา›ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒแƒšแƒแƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ axmaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tonto

Etymology

The term 'dippy' originated from the early 20th century, likely derived from the word 'dip', which was used to suggest a lack of mental sharpness or alertness. The earliest usages were found in British English, where it was often employed in colloquial forms to describe people who were perceived as behaving oddly or without common sense. Over the decades, 'dippy' evolved to include a more affectionate or humorous undertone, often indicating that someone is amusingly inept rather than truly foolish. The word captures a sense of light-heartedness, portraying the subject's quirkiness in a playful manner.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,735, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.