Advisy

/ədˈvaɪzi/ adjective

Definition

Inclined to give advice; characterized by offering counsel or guidance; advisory in nature.

Etymology

From advise plus the adjective suffix -y (as in 'cloudy' or 'sleepy'). This is an informal or colloquial formation, rarer than 'advisory.'

Kelly Says

This casual, somewhat informal word sounds like something you'd hear in conversation—'Don't be so advisy!' someone might say when a friend is giving unsolicited advice, even though proper dictionaries rarely include it.

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