flippery

English

Etymology

From flipper +‎ -y.

Adjective

flippery (comparative more flippery, superlative most flippery)

1. Resembling or characteristic of flippers.
   • 2012, Steve Cole, Astrosaurs 4 Book Set: Riddle of the Raptors:

     “You were both squished up inside, trapped by those flippery things. You were locked up and hanging from a chain. But now you're free!” The sea monster smiled happily. He was clearly very pleased with himself.