colloq. [f. TIP v.2 + -Y.] Characterized by tipping or tilting; unsteady.
1886. Philadelphia Times, 16 Jan., 4/1 Advt. Wed rather go across the tippy sea, save your 10 and 15 cents, and bring you these [collars and cuffs].
colloq. [f. TIP v.2 + -Y.] Characterized by tipping or tilting; unsteady.
1886. Philadelphia Times, 16 Jan., 4/1 Advt. Wed rather go across the tippy sea, save your 10 and 15 cents, and bring you these [collars and cuffs].