Affy

Pronunciation: /ˈæfi/

Definitions of affy

noun a colloquial term for a girlfriend or romantic partner

Example Sentences

A1 I bought an affy for my little sister.

A2 The affy was a gift from my grandmother.

B1 The affy I received was a beautiful necklace.

B2 She wore the affy to the party and received many compliments.

C1 The affy she wore was a family heirloom passed down for generations.

C2 The affy she wore was a rare gemstone worth a fortune.

Examples of affy in a Sentence

formal The affy company has been a leader in the industry for over a decade.

informal I heard that affy place makes the best burgers in town.

slang I'm totally affy about that new song, it's been on repeat all day.

figurative Her smile was like an affy ray of sunshine on a cloudy day.

Grammatical Forms of affy

• past tense: affied
• plural: affies
• comparative: more affy
• superlative: most affy
• present tense: affy
• future tense: will affy
• perfect tense: have affied
• continuous tense: is affying
• singular: affy
• positive degree: affy
• infinitive: to affy
• gerund: affying
• participle: affied

Origin and Evolution of affy

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old French

Story behind the word: The word 'affy' is believed to have originated from Old French 'affier' meaning 'to trust or rely on'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'affy' evolved to be used in English to mean 'to promise or pledge allegiance'. It is now commonly used in informal contexts to express affection or fondness towards someone or something.