noun
sippy
noun
1
(informal) A small sip, or a child's cup designed to prevent spills.
"The toddler carried her sippy cup everywhere."
How to Use Sippy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMostly used in "sippy cup" — a spill-proof cup for young children.
Common pairings
sippy cup
Word Forms
sippies plural
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Etymology
From sip plus the diminutive suffix -y.