flippery

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From flipper +‎ -y.

Adjective[edit]

flippery (comparative more flippery, superlative most flippery)

  1. Resembling or characteristic of flippers.
    • 2012, Steve Cole, Astrosaurs 4 Book Set: Riddle of the Raptors:
      “You were both squished up inside, trapped by those flippery things. You were locked up and hanging from a chain. But now you're free!” The sea monster smiled happily. He was clearly very pleased with himself.