-sy

Morpheme

-sy

Type

suffix

Denotation

diminutive suffix, hypocoristic suffix

Etymology

plural -s + diminutive -y

Evidence

cutesy, footsy, mumsy, teensy, tootsy

Notes

sometimes still plural -s + diminutive -y (gutsy, antsy)

See Also

-s, -y

Homographs

sy-

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