tip-pier

tip·py

[tip-ee]
adjective, tip·pi·er, tip·pi·est.
(of an object) liable to tip over.

Origin:
1885–90; tip2 + -y1

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tippy

adjective
(used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail [syn: crank
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