-ie

noun suffix

: little one : dear little one

: someone or something that is

: someone belonging to : someone having to do with

Full Definition of -IE

: little one : dear little one <birdie> <sonny>

a : one belonging to : one having to do with <townie>

b : one who is <preemie>

: one of (such) a kind or quality <cutie> <toughie>

-ie also -y

Middle English

-IE Defined for Kids

noun suffix \ē\

plural -ies

: little one <lassie>

-ie also -y \ē\

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