FY

¹ American  

1. fiscal year.

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-fy ² American  

1. a verbal suffix meaning “to make,” “cause to be,” “render” (simplify; beautify ); “to become,” “be made” (liquefy ). The suffix was introduced into English in loan words from Old French (deify ), but is also used in the formation of new words, usually on a Latin root (reify ).

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-fy British  

suffix

1. to make or become

   beautify

   simplify

   liquefy

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Etymology

Origin of -fy

< Old French -fier ≪ Latin -ficāre to do, make

Example Sentences

BHP reports a slight miss versus consensus in copper, but Jefferies highlights upgrades to FY 2026 production and cost guidance in that business.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 22, 2026

“The impact varies depending on gearing and interest rate hedges already in place, with some stocks facing more negative pressure in FY 2028 as swaps roll off,” analyst Simon Chan says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026

FY: We’re not as exotic as we might romanticize it.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

FY: There are many undulations in the space.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

I have done so in my earlier budgets, and in my FY '82 budget.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy