Sy

[ sahy ]

noun

a male given name, form of Seymour, Simon, or Silas.

Other definitions for sy- (2 of 3)

sy-

variant of syn- before s followed by a consonant and before z: systaltic; syzygy.

Other definitions for -sy (3 of 3)

-sy

a suffix forming nouns or adjectives, sometimes a diminutive of the base word and usually confined to informal and jocular use (bitsy; footsie; halvsies); adjectives formed with -sy may be ironic, implying that the quality in question is self-consciously assumed or feigned (artsy; cutesy; folksy). The combination of -s³ and -y¹ or -y² in certain words (antsy; gutsy) should perhaps be considered further instances of this suffix.

Origin of -sy

Perhaps originally two distinct suffixes, one diminutive (as in Betsy, popsy, tootsy) and the other adjectival; sources of both are uncertain

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How to use Sy in a sentence

R. Kelly expands on his love of the female body in “Marry the P**Sy,” in which he serenades well, you know.
R. Kelly’s Craziest Lyrics From ‘Black Panties,’ Analyzed | Chancellor Agard | December 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
From the first verse, it is clear he is not actually talking about eating Oreos: “Then I beat the p**Sy ‘til it’s blue.”
R. Kelly’s Craziest Lyrics From ‘Black Panties,’ Analyzed | Chancellor Agard | December 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST
But Sy, the fourth child, was always mischievous, curious, and made people laugh.
‘The Intouchables’: Omar Sy on the Movie and His Success | Lorenza Muñoz | May 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Sy has been the guy in the ghetto, but he has also defied expectations.
‘The Intouchables’: Omar Sy on the Movie and His Success | Lorenza Muñoz | May 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
She shot the breeze with him as if they were long-lost pals, but Sy was a little leery at first.
‘The Intouchables’: Omar Sy on the Movie and His Success | Lorenza Muñoz | May 25, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

On the other 'and, anyfink I might 'eve to Sy of valyer——There is a clawss o' politician that 'as nuffn to Sy—Aoh!
The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) | John Galsworthy
It all comes from uvver people's 'ard, unpleasant lybour—it's all built on Muvver as yer might Sy.
The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) | John Galsworthy
Voice cryin' in the wilderness—I daon't Sy we was yngels— there was faults on bofe sides.
The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) | John Galsworthy
Puffect liberty, of course, nao Censorship; just Sy wot yer like—an' never be 'eard of no more.
The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) | John Galsworthy
I Sy, there's veal an' 'am, an' pork wine at the back for them as wants it; I 'eard the word passed.
The Foundations (Fourth Series Plays) | John Galsworthy

British Dictionary definitions for sy (1 of 2)

the internet domain name for

Syrian Arab Republic

British Dictionary definitions for SY (2 of 2)

abbreviation for

Seychelles (international car registration)

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