Eppy

/ˈɛpi/ adjective

Definition

Scottish dialect adjective meaning resembling or characteristic of an eppie (child); childish or small.

Etymology

Derived from 'eppie' with the suffix '-y', creating an adjective form common in Scottish English.

Kelly Says

The Scottish suffix '-y' turns nouns into adjectives with playful ease—'eppy' captures that peculiar warmth of describing something as 'child-like' in a way English simply can't match.

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