-sies

See also: sies, síes, Sies, and Síes

English

Alternative forms

• -sie, -ses

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

• -esis, seis, sise