-ie
Pronunciation Suffix
  1. Forming diminutive or affectionate forms of nouns or names.
    deardearie
    sweetsweetie
    smilesmiley or smilie
    KatherineKathie or Cathy
    BillBilly
  2. (occasionally, sometimes, derogatory) Forming colloquial nouns signifying the person associated with suffixed noun or verb.
    bikebikie
    surfsurfie
    towntownie



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