Flippery
adj
adj ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Adjective
- 1 Resembling or characteristic of flippers.
"“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."
Example
More examples"“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."
Etymology
From flipper + -y.
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