kingy
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Etymology 1
[edit]From kingfisher + -y (“diminutive suffix”).
Noun
[edit]kingy (plural kingies)
- (UK, slang, birdwatching) the kingfisher, Alcedo atthis.
Etymology 2
[edit]From king + -y (“diminutive suffix”).
Noun
[edit]kingy (plural kingies)
- (colloquial, rare) A term of address for a king.
- 1981, Isidore Haiblum, The Tsaddik of the Seven Wonders, Doubleday Books:
- “What's the scare here, kingy," I asked. “What gives?” "You can tell him, sire,” Wanda said. "He's good magic.”
- 2002, Kirby: Right Back At Ya!, "Kirby Comes to Cappy Town" (season 1, episode 1):
- Escargoon: You're the court official. How dare you accuse His Royal Highness?! Want me to check them in for a two week stay in the dungeon, sweet kingy?
- 2017, David Neill, Thai And The Legend Of Gallows Hill, Lulu.com, →ISBN, page 149:
- “Well, kingy,” Gypsy butted in, “time you did buddy! ... Cameron paused and tried to explain to the king, “Sire, it took me some time to completely understand my friends, and I ... Nonetheless, sire, they mean no disrespect and I also trust them.