Power Suffixes: -y

Learn this list of words with the suffix -y meaning "inclined to."
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  1. cheeky
    offensively bold
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  2. chilly
    appreciably or disagreeably cold
  3. clingy
    demanding excessive attention, affection, or reassurance
  4. cranky
    easily irritated or annoyed
  5. feisty
    showing spirit and courage
  6. fidgety
    nervous and unable to relax
  7. flashy
    tastelessly showy
  8. frisky
    playful like a lively kitten
  9. gloomy
    depressingly dark
  10. greedy
    immoderately desirous of acquiring something
  11. grumpy
    annoyed and irritable
  12. gutsy
    showing courage and determination in the face of difficulty
  13. handy
    skillful at making things or doing manual tasks
  14. hasty
    excessively quick
  15. healthy
    free from infirmity or disease
  16. lengthy
    extended in duration
  17. lofty
    of imposing height; especially standing out above others
  18. rusty
    covered with or consisting of an oxide coating
  19. wealthy
    having an abundant supply of money or possessions of value
Created on Tue Mar 10 17:47:09 EDT 2026 (updated Tue Mar 10 18:34:12 EDT 2026)

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