-y

-y¹

suffix forming adjectives:

1》 (from nouns and adjectives) full of; having the quality of: messy.

    ↘with derogatory reference: boozy.

2》 (from verbs) apt to: sticky.

Origin

OE -ig, of Gmc origin.

————————

-y²

(also -ey or -ie)

suffix forming diminutive nouns, pet names, etc.: aunty.

↘forming verbs: shinny.

Origin

ME: orig. Scots.

————————

-y³

suffix forming nouns:

1》 denoting a state or quality: jealousy.

2》 denoting an action or its result: victory.

Origin

from Fr. -ie, from L. -ia, -ium, or Gk -eia, -ia.