"nighty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: nighties [plural]
Etymology: night + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|night|y}} night + -y Head templates: {{en-noun}} nighty (plural nighties)
  1. Alternative spelling of nightie Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: nightie
    Sense id: en-nighty-en-noun-w2CZIvRp

Phrase

Etymology: night + -y Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|night|y}} night + -y Head templates: {{head|en|phrase}} nighty
  1. (childish) Good night. Abbreviation of nighty night. Tags: abbreviation, alt-of, childish Alternative form of: nighty night
    Sense id: en-nighty-en-phrase-BUtomRxU

Alternative forms

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