Dassy

/ˈdæsi/ adjective

Definition

Resembling or characteristic of a dassie; having the appearance or qualities of these small African mammals.

Etymology

From 'dassie' plus the adjective-forming suffix '-y,' creating an adjective form that describes dassie-like qualities.

Kelly Says

The word 'dassy' shows how English speakers playfully adapt animal names into descriptive terms—you might use it to describe something cute and small, though it's not commonly used in modern English.

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