What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
slippy
Example
Be careful, the floor is slippy after the rain. [slippy: adjective]
Example
I don't trust him, he seems a bit slippy. [slippy: adjective]
slippery
Example
The roads are very slippery after the snowstorm. [slippery: adjective]
Example
He's a slippery character, you can never tell what he's really thinking. [slippery: adjective]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Slippery is more commonly used than slippy in everyday language, and is recognized by most spell-checkers.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between slippy and slippery?
Slippery is more formal than slippy, and is appropriate for use in both formal and informal contexts.
