Drippier

/ˈdrɪpiər/ adjective

Definition

The comparative form of drippy; more drippy or more inclined to drip.

Etymology

From 'drippy' (drip + -y, meaning 'characterized by dripping') + '-er' (comparative suffix), comparing degrees of drippiness.

Kelly Says

Comparative adjectives in English follow two patterns—short words use '-er' (drippy → drippier) while longer words use 'more' (melodramatic → more melodramatic)—a rule that developed from Old English.

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