Related to or characteristic of books; resembling a book; also used informally to describe someone involved in bookmaking or the book trade.
From 'book' (Old English 'bōc') + '-y' (a productive English suffix forming adjectives meaning having the quality of). This informal adjective is less common than 'bookish' but carries a similar sense.
Like many '-y' adjectives (sticky, brainy, teeny), 'booky' feels more casual and colloquial than its formal cousins, making it perfect for informal, affectionate references to book culture.
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