-y

-y¹ [i]suffix [in adjectives]

1.) full of something or covered with something

▪ sugary desserts (=full of sugar)

▪ dirty hands (=covered with dirt)

▪ a hairy chest (=covered with hair)

2.) having a quality or feeling, or tending to do something

▪ a messy room

▪ curly hair (=hair that curls)

▪ feeling sleepy

3.) like or typical of something

▪ a cold wintry day (=typical of winter)

▪ his long, horsy face (=he looks like a horse)

4.) fond of or interested in something

▪ a horsy woman (=who likes riding horses)

>-ily suffix [in adverbs]

>-iness suffix [in nouns]

-y ²

-y² suffix [in nouns]

1.) also -ie

used to make a word or name less formal, and often to show that you care about them - used especially when talking to children

▪ Where's little Johnny?

▪ my daddy (=my father)

▪ What a nice doggy (=dog) !

2.) used to make nouns from some verbs to show an action

▪ the expiry date (=the date when somethingexpires)

▪ an inquiry (=the act ofinquiring about something)