-iesI.
1. a word element representing the third person singular of verbs ending in -y, -ie, and sometimes -ey. See -s2.
2. a word element representing the plural formation of nouns ending in -y, -ie, and sometimes -ey. See -s3.
II.
1. a noun suffix used especially in talking to children, as in jobbies.
2. an informal suffix for collective nouns, as in cheapies, drinkies.
☞ -es, -ies
-ies
plural of -y
plural of -y
-ies
Suffix
- Used to form the plural forms of nouns endings in consonant-y:
- country, countries; party, parties.
- Used to form the third person singular of the indicative of verbs ending in consonant-y:
- party, parties; parry, parries.