name
Meaning 1
A diminutive of the male given name Ignatius.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
iggy
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Sound
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noun
Meaning 2
The ignore function of such a chat system.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet
Examples
- Sniper, I'm putting you on iggy until you stop posting all those song lyrics.
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noun
Meaning 3
Alternative form of iggie (“an iguana”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, childish
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noun
Meaning 4
Synonym of Italian greyhound.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: Italian greyhound
Antonyms: none provided
verb
Meaning 5
To ignore (a user on a chat system, etc.).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Internet, transitive
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History
Etymology
Clipping + -y.
Diminutive ignore + -y.
Diminutive iguana + -y.
Acronym + -y.