Jump To:

• FY
  FY

  fiscal year.
• -fy
  -fy

  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 ).

FY

¹ American  

1. fiscal year.

---

-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 ).

---

-fy British  

suffix

1. to make or become

   beautify

   simplify

   liquefy

---

Etymology

Origin of -fy

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

Example Sentences

Still, it only expects to be profitable again in FY 2028, given higher fuel prices and a hangover from engine maintenance costs.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 1, 2026

They think that risk now skews to the upside if Aussie Broadband can deliver on its FY 2028 ambitions, but aren’t confident that it will.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

Nomura increases its FY 2027 and FY 2028 Ebitda estimates for the company by 1% and 2%, respectively.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The decline should bottom in FY 2027 as the automaker has several launches lined up, including an electric vehicle, and is expanding its manufacturing facility in Maharashtra, the analyst says.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 16, 2026

The legislation which I will be submitting to you for FY 82 provides the authority and the funds to carry on this activity.

From State of the Union Address by Carter, Jimmy