dippy

English

adj
Definitions
  • (informal) Lacking common sense.
  • (informal) Having romantic feelings for; excited or enthusiastic about.
  • (UK) Of an egg: cooked so that the yolk remains runny and can be used for dipping.
  • (informal) Involving or suited to dipping.

Etymology

Suffix from English dip (foolish person, The action of dipping plunging for a moment into a liquid).

Origin

English

dip

Gloss

foolish person, The action of dipping plunging for a moment into a liquid

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