"voicy" meaning in English

See voicy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more voicy [comparative], most voicy [superlative]
Etymology: From voice + -y. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|voice|y}} voice + -y Head templates: {{en-adj}} voicy (comparative more voicy, superlative most voicy)
  1. Relating to the voice, or using the voice; vocal.
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