"-sies" meaning in All languages combined

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Suffix [English]

IPA: /ziz/, /siz/
Etymology: From -s (plural marker) + -y (diminutive suffix) + -s (plural marker). Etymology templates: {{af|en|-s|-y|-s|pos1=plural marker|pos2=diminutive suffix|pos3=plural marker}} -s (plural marker) + -y (diminutive suffix) + -s (plural marker) Head templates: {{head|en|suffix|cat2=|cat3=|head=|id=}} -sies, {{en-suffix}} -sies
  1. A diminutive suffix used to add an element of childishness, informality, affectionateness, or levity to a word. Tags: morpheme Synonyms: -sie, -ses Derived forms: downsies, upsies

Alternative forms

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