Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

-sy

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.17 in modern English

Syllables: -sy
IPA

5

Scrabble Score

2

Letters

2

Syllables

2

Unique Chars

Meaning

suffix

Suffix forming nouns or adjectives, sometimes diminutive and usually informal or jocular.

Example Sentences

"Betsy; footsy; mumsy; Patsy; popsy; tootsy"
"artsy (or art + -s + -y); cutesy; limpsy; mumsy; pudsy; teensy (from tiny)"

Etymology

Perhaps originally two distinct suffixes, one diminutive and the other adjectival; sources of both are uncertain. If so, then equivalent to -s + -y.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: -y

Inflected Forms

-sie (alternative)

Questions

What does -sy mean?: Suffix forming nouns or adjectives, sometimes diminutive and usually informal or jocular.
Where does -sy come from?: Perhaps originally two distinct suffixes, one diminutive and the other adjectival; sources of both are uncertain. If so, then equivalent to -s + -y.

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