flippy

adjective

flip·​py ˈfli-pē How to pronounce flippy (audio)
: loose and flaring at the bottom
a flippy skirt

Examples of flippy in a Sentence

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With a flippy red minidress and sky-high heels, Dean’s bouncy curls moved in excitement with the beat. Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 1 Feb. 2026 The Only Murders in the Building star accessorized with chunky gold hoops and a sleek flippy bob, while her makeup consisted of glittery white eyeshadow, mauve blush, and a glossy pout. Hannah Malach, InStyle, 21 Jan. 2026 Edebiri wore a face-framing layer curled over her forehead for an Art Deco effect, with a few flippy layers at her ends to add movement. Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Jan. 2026 Peacemaker nominee Danielle Brooks paired a figure-hugging, semi-sheer, off-the-shoulder gown with a choker necklace, loads of rings and a flippy ponytail. Jackie Fields, PEOPLE, 5 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flippy

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of flippy was in 1964

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“Flippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flippy. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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