English · suffix
-y
characterized by
Words sharing this root
angryFeeling strong displeasure or hostility.artsyShowing an interest in art or an artistic style, sometimes pretentiously.babyA very young child or animal.buggyContaining errors that cause software to work incorrectly.bunnyAn affectionate term for a rabbit.clammyUnpleasantly cold, damp, and sticky to the touch.crazyVery foolish, wild, or unreasonable; informally, extremely enthusiastic.curlyForming curls or curved shapes.cutesyDeliberately or excessively cutedaffySilly or amusingly eccentric.dinkyUnusually small in size.dirtyCovered with unwanted material, or morally offensive or dishonest.drowsySleepy and not fully alert.dumpyShabby and unattractive in appearance.dumpyUnattractively short and stout.filthyExtremely dirty or offensive.funnyCausing laughter, or strange and unexpected.gawkyAwkward in movement or appearance.glitzyGlamorous in a flashy, showy way.gloomyDarkened by a lack of light.handyUseful or conveniently nearby; also skilled at practical tasks.happyFeeling pleasure or contentment, or satisfied with something.healthyIn good physical or mental condition, or beneficial to health.hookyHaving catchy, memorable musical phrases.hungryFeeling a need for food or a strong desire for something.jettyDeep black in color.luckyHaving or bringing good fortune.messyUntidy or complicated and difficult to deal with.monotonyA dull lack of variety or change.naughtyBehaving badly or disobeying rules, especially in a playful way.noisyMaking or containing a lot of sound.pottyA small toilet used by a young child.ruddyAdds emphasis, often expressing mild annoyance.sassyBoldly outspoken or self-assured.scabbyCovered with rough crusts from wounds.scurvyDeserving contempt because of mean or dishonorable behavior.scurvyA disease caused by severe lack of vitamin C.slipperyDifficult to grip because of a tendency to slide.spicyContaining spices, especially ones that give a hot taste.stickyTending to adhere to surfaces, or difficult to handle.stodgyHeavy and difficult to digest.sundriesVarious small items, especially everyday goods.teddyA stuffed toy bear.trickyDifficult to manage or involving hidden problems.unhappySad or dissatisfied.wealthyHaving a great deal of money or valuable property.windyHaving a lot of wind.wonkyFocused on detailed technical or policy matters.