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Scotty

American  
[skot-ee] / ˈskɒt i /

noun

Scotties plural
  1. (often lowercase) a Scot; Scotsman or Scotswoman.

  2. Scottish terrier.

  3. a male given name, form of Scott.

  4. a female given name.


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Etymology

Origin of Scotty

Scot + -y 2

Example Sentences

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Known then as Billie Jean Moffitt, she chose Los Angeles State because tennis coach Scotty Deeds trained men and women together.

From Los Angeles Times • May 19, 2026

Housed at the Royal Saskatchewan Museum in Canada, Scotty is the largest T. rex ever discovered and one of the most complete.

From Science Daily • Apr. 26, 2026

Starring as George Spencer was James Doohan, who later found fame as Scotty, chief engineer of the starship Enterprise, in the original Star Trek series.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

There, on the side of the highway, is a memorial for Scotty near the place where he died.

From Salon • Mar. 19, 2026

“He got drafted four years ago, but he changed his name and stayed low,” Scotty said.

From "Fallen Angels" by Walter Dean Myers

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