"eightsies" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: eightsies [plural]
Etymology: From eight + -sies (“diminutive suffix”). Etymology templates: {{affix|en|eight|-sies|t2=diminutive suffix}} eight + -sies (“diminutive suffix”) Head templates: {{en-noun|eightsies}} eightsies (plural eightsies)
  1. A call in any children's game, such as jacks, where eight actions must be performed. Categories (topical): Eight
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