-y

-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)

Dictionary of contemporary English. 2013.

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