[grippe + -y1]-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
grippy in American English2
(ˈɡrɪpi)
adjectiveWord forms: -pier, -piest
chiefly Scot
stingy; avaricious
Word origin
[1800–10; grip + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1800–10. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: chlorine, isolate, jumbo, rejuvenate, unprofessional-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly
Examples of 'grippy' in a sentence
grippy
The track has been completely resurfaced again and appears very grippy.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
The steering wheel has been clad in grippy nubuck.
Times, Sunday Times (2014)
It's comfortable, quiet, grippy, good on fuel, well-equipped and spacious.
The Sun (2017)
If it's in good nick, it will be soft, crumbly and wonderfully grippy.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Instead of a hard, sandpaper surface, this was covered with soft, flexible, grippy sponge.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
They also have a reflective trim and a grippy palm.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
It has a great climate for winter sports, producing dry, grippy snow.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It has grippy tyres for the track, and proper race seats.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Both are made of attractive 'grippy' plastic.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
Because it offers the best combination of affordable prices and, in most winters, cold, soft, grippy snow.