Where does “slippy” come from?
slippy (English) comes from English slip, from Middle Dutch slippe.
slippy (English): Slippery; Spry, nimble
Ancestry of “slippy”, step by step
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
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| 1 | English | slip | A thin, slippery mix of clay and water; Mud,... |
| 2 | Middle Dutch | slippe | — |
Words derived from “slippy”