Addy

/ˈædi/ noun

Definition

An informal, shortened form of the word 'address,' commonly used to refer to a street address or email address.

Etymology

A modern informal abbreviation of 'address,' following common patterns of casual spoken English where words get shortened. Increasingly common in texting, emails, and casual speech, particularly among younger English speakers.

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Slang abbreviations like 'addy' show how language is alive and constantly evolving—young people create shortcuts that older speakers adopt, and this constant tinkering is how living languages stay relevant and efficient for their speakers.

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