-sies

See also: sies, síes, Sies, and Síes

English

Alternative forms

Etymology

From -s (plural marker) +‎ -y (diminutive suffix) +‎ -s (plural marker).

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ziz/, /siz/

Suffix

-sies

  1. A diminutive suffix used to add an element of childishness, informality, affectionateness, or levity to a word.

Derived terms
English terms suffixed with -sies
  • downsies
  • upsies

Anagrams
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