noun, slang ·Uncommon ·College level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   the kingfisher, Alcedo atthis. UK, slang
2. 2
   A term of address for a king. colloquial, rare

   "“What's the scare here, kingy," I asked. “What gives?” "You can tell him, sire,” Wanda said. "He's good magic.”"

Example

More examples

"“What's the scare here, kingy," I asked. “What gives?” "You can tell him, sire,” Wanda said. "He's good magic.”"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From kingfisher + -y (“diminutive suffix”).

Etymology 2

From king + -y (“diminutive suffix”).

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