flippy

adjective

flip·​py ˈfli-pē How to pronounce flippy (audio)
: loose and flaring at the bottom
a flippy skirt

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The shape is especially reminiscent of Marlo Thomas's famously flippy hair as Ann Marie. — Marci Robin, Allure, 1 Sep. 2026 The drop waist lends it a more relaxed quality, while the slightly flippy skirt adds a fun detail to the style. — Tanya Sharma, PEOPLE, 15 June 2026 As for beauty, Couric styled her short strawberry-blonde hair in a flippy blowout with a side part. — Christina Perrier, InStyle, 21 May 2026 The technique makes this type of lob ideal for embracing your natural texture—or adding some loose waves and flippy ends, as seen on Bieber. — Grace McCarty, Glamour, 12 Feb. 2026 See All Example Sentences for flippy

Word History

First Known Use

1964, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of flippy was in 1964

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flippity-flop
flippy
flip side
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“Flippy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/flippy. Accessed 4 Sep. 2026.

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