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English word origin

Etymology of iggy

Diminutive ignore + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
verb

To ignore (a user on a chat system, etc.).

noun

The ignore function of such a chat system.

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Diminutive ignore + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
noun

Alternative form of iggie (“an iguana”).

Selected source glosses provide context, not a complete modern definition inventory

Diminutive iguana + -y.

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