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  my

  pronoun

  (a form of the possessive case of I used as an attributive adjective).
• my-
  my-

  variant of myo- before some vowels.
• MY
  MY

  abbreviation

  motor yacht

my

¹ American  

[mahy] / maɪ /

pronoun

1. (a form of the possessive case of I used as an attributive adjective).

   My soup is cold.

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interjection

1. Also (used as an exclamation of mild surprise or dismay).

   My, what a big house this is! My-my, how old he looks!

my- ² American  

1. variant of myo- before some vowels.

   myalgia.

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my ¹ British  

/ maɪ /

determiner

1. of, belonging to, or associated with the speaker or writer (me)

   my own ideas

   do you mind my smoking?

2. used in various forms of address

   my lord

   my dear boy

3. used in various exclamations

   my goodness!

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interjection

1. an exclamation of surprise, awe, etc

   my, how you've grown!

MY ² British  

abbreviation

1. motor yacht

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my ³ British  

abbreviation

1. Malaysia

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my- ⁴ British  

combining form

1. a variant of myo-

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Grammar

See me.

Usage

What does my- mean? My- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “muscle.” It is often used in medical terms, especially in anatomy. My- comes from the Greek mŷs, meaning “muscle” and “mouse.” Mouse? You read that right. Discover why at our entry for muscle!My- is a variant of myo-, which loses its -o- when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels. Want to know more? Read our Words That Use myo- article.

Etymology

Origin of my

First recorded in 1125–75; Middle English mī, variant of mīn, Old English mīn; see mine ¹

Example Sentences

On a personal level, I’ll tell you that having an energy stock fund in my portfolio helps me sleep easy at night.

From MarketWatch • Jul. 8, 2026

I recently returned from my 50th college reunion, where my wife and I roomed with my college suitemate, Cardinal Robert McElroy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 8, 2026

“I just really honed in on my game and realized I don’t have to play a spectacular point every time to win, even though there were some spectacular points,” Gauff said.

From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 8, 2026

"Off the pitch, building on my passion for youth development, I am equally excited to work with Michele in elevating women's football in England and on the global stage."

From BBC • Jul. 8, 2026

Hopeful, I keep my face blank, my palms on the table.

From "Will’s Race for Home" by Jewell Parker Rhodes