adj
Meaning 1
Synonym of princely.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, rare
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: princely
Antonyms: none provided
Standard Lemma guide
princy
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adj
Meaning 2
Resembling or characteristic of the American musician Prince (Prince Rogers Nelson; 1958–2016).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, rare
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: Princesque
Antonyms: none provided
name
Meaning 3
A nickname for a prince.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal, uncommon
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noun
Meaning 4
A principal (chief academic officer).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: India, colloquial
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History
Etymology
From prince + -y (adjectival suffix).
From Prince (“given name”) + -y (adjectival suffix).
From Prince (“title”) + -y (diminutive suffix).
Clipping of principal + -y (diminutive suffix).