Definitions
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.
- noun A plastic drinking cup having a tightly fitted lid with a short spout, used especially with young children to minimize spilling.
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- noun A spill-proof
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Etymologies
from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
[sip + –y.]
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Diminutive of sip with -y, and cup.
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crunchysaviour commented on the word sippy cup
Ooooh, what an annoying word/phrase. I will add this to my list of bad words.
I hadst better explain myself a bit.
It sounds sibilant and simpering: two bad things pointed out in an article I read a while ago by a fellow criticising the word "supper", and rightfully so. It's like "munchkin" with more esses.
August 8, 2008
sarra commented on the word sippy cup
Oh, god, I am so so so so so glad it's not just me! Look!
July 17, 2011