TY
1 Americanabbreviation
abbreviation
suffix
suffix
Etymology
Origin of TY1
From its use in digital communications
Origin of -ty2
Middle English; Old English -tig; cognate with Old Frisian -tich, German -zig, Old Norse -tigr, Gothic -tigjus
Origin of -ty3
Middle English -te ( e ) < Old French -te ( t ) < Latin -tātem, accusative of -tās
Example Sentences
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The British female rap duo, comprised of sisters Sandra and Samantha, also known as TY Tim and Total S.
From BBC • Dec. 5, 2024
TY CROES, Wales — Tucked away in the breast pocket of Wales is a racing circuit called Anglesey.
From New York Times • Dec. 12, 2021
Social media sleuths quickly identified the dinosaur as a product that was made by TY, the company behind Beanie Babies.
From Slate • May 30, 2020
TY 4 your screams & shouts & hugs & love & good wishes.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 30, 2019
With his eyes sparkling like beady marble shooters, Danny the K whistled that stupid TY dolphin song, and he dared me to do something about it.
From "P.S. Be Eleven" by Rita Williams-Garcia
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