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English word origin

Etymology of litty

From little + -y.

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Source etymology 1

Original entry ↗
noun

A little bit.

adj

Little.

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

From little + -y.

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Source etymology 2

Original entry ↗
adj

Lively and nimble. · Excellent, extremely fun.

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

From lit + -y.

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