-y

Y y

Definitions of -y word

suffix -y -y is added to nouns in order to form adjectives that describe something or someone as having the characteristics of what the noun refers to. 0
suffix -y -y is added to colours in order to form adjectives that describe something as being roughly that colour or having some of that colour in it. 0
suffix -y -y is added to a name or a noun in order to give it a more affectionate or familiar form. 0
suffix forming adjectives -y characterized by; consisting of; filled with; relating to; resembling 0
suffix forming adjectives -y tending to; acting or existing as specified 0
suffix -y denoting smallness and expressing affection and familiarity 0