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English word origin

Etymology of dippy

Etymology tree English dip Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English dippy From dip + -y.

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Unnumbered source etymology

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adj

Lacking common sense. · Having romantic feelings for; excited or enthusiastic about. · Of an egg: cooked so that the yolk remains runny and can be used for dipping. · Involving or suited to dipping.

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Etymology tree English dip Proto-Indo-European *-kos Proto-Germanic *-gaz Proto-West Germanic *-g Old English -iġ Middle English -y English -y English dippy From dip + -y.

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