5 letter words ending with y
Looking for a quick word game win or just love the charm of five-letter words ending in 'Y'? You've landed in the right spot! Discover a delightful array of these words that pack a punch—perfect for spicing up your vocabulary, solving puzzles, or impressing friends. Dive in and enjoy!
| Word | Points | Definition | Sentence example |
|---|---|---|---|
| sorry | 8 | bad; unfortunate | a sorry state of affairs |
| money | 10 | the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender | we tried to collect the money he owed us |
| today | 9 | in these times | today almost every home has television |
| every | 11 | each and all of a series of entities or intervals as specified | every third seat |
| happy | 15 | marked by good fortune | a happy outcome |
| ready | 9 | apprehending and responding with speed and sensitivity | a ready wit |
| worry | 11 | be on the mind of | I worry about the second Germanic consonant shift |
| crazy | 19 | affected with madness or insanity | - |
| story | 8 | a record or narrative description of past events | a history of France |
| hurry | 11 | the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner | - |
| party | 10 | an organization to gain political power | in 1992 Perot tried to organize a third party at the national level |
| honey | 11 | a beloved person; used as terms of endearment | - |
| funny | 11 | an account of an amusing incident (usually with a punch line) | she told a funny story |
| daddy | 11 | an informal term for a father; probably derived from baby talk | - |
| lucky | 14 | presaging or likely to bring good luck or a good outcome | lucky stars |
| early | 8 | in good time | - |
| marry | 10 | take in marriage | - |
| buddy | 12 | a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities | - |
| enjoy | 15 | derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | - |
| angry | 9 | (of the elements) as if showing violent anger | angry clouds on the horizon |
| carry | 10 | transmit or serve as the medium for transmission | The airwaves carry the sound |
| dirty | 9 | obtained illegally or by improper means | dirty money |
| mommy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| study | 9 | a branch of knowledge | anthropology is the study of human beings |
| jimmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
| silly | 8 | inspiring scornful pity | how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in years |
| empty | 12 | leave behind empty; move out of | - |
| harry | 11 | make a pillaging or destructive raid on (a place), as in wartimes | - |
| heavy | 14 | slowly as if burdened by much weight | time hung heavy on their hands |
| enemy | 10 | an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force) | - |
| henry | 11 | English chemist who studied the quantities of gas absorbed by water at different temperatures and under different pressures (1775-1836) | - |
| danny | 9 | - | - |
| truly | 8 | with sincerity; without pretense | we are truly sorry for the inconvenience |
| bobby | 14 | an informal term for a British policeman | - |
| billy | 10 | a short stout club used primarily by policemen | - |
| tommy | 12 | - | - |
| jerry | 15 | offensive term for a person of German descent | - |
| pussy | 10 | containing pus | - |
| fancy | 13 | have a fancy or particular liking or desire for | - |
| badly | 11 | in a disobedient or naughty way | he behaved badly in school |
| scary | 10 | provoking fear terror | a scary movie |
| candy | 11 | a rich sweet made of flavored sugar and often combined with fruit or nuts | - |
| merry | 10 | offering fun and gaiety | a merry evening |
| mummy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| fifty | 14 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five | - |
| mercy | 12 | a disposition to be kind and forgiving | - |
| nasty | 8 | offensive or even (of persons) malicious | in a nasty mood |
| jenny | 15 | female donkey | - |
| fairy | 11 | offensive term for a homosexual man | - |
| glory | 9 | an indication of radiant light drawn around the head of a saint | - |
| fully | 11 | to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (`full' in this sense is used as a combining form) | fully grown |
| kelly | 12 | United States circus clown (1898-1979) | - |
| penny | 10 | a coin worth one-hundredth of the value of the basic unit | - |
| daily | 9 | of or belonging to or occurring every day | daily routine |
| terry | 8 | English actress (1847-1928) | - |
| belly | 10 | the region of the body of a vertebrate between the thorax and the pelvis | - |
| forty | 11 | the cardinal number that is the product of ten and four | - |
| apply | 12 | be pertinent or relevant or applicable | The same laws apply to you! |
| betty | 10 | - | - |
| sunny | 8 | bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer | a gay sunny room |
| kitty | 12 | young domestic cat | - |
| lousy | 8 | vile; despicable | a dirty (or lousy) trick |
| molly | 10 | popular aquarium fish | - |
| sally | 8 | a venture off the beaten path | a sally into the wide world beyond his home |
| sandy | 9 | of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown | - |
| barry | 10 | - | - |
| teddy | 10 | plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials) | - |
| benny | 10 | United States comedian known for his timeing and delivery and self-effacing humor (1894-1974) | - |
| diary | 9 | a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations | - |
| delay | 9 | cause to be slowed down or delayed | Traffic was delayed by the bad weather |
| entry | 8 | a written record of a commercial transaction | - |
| bunny | 10 | a young waitress in a nightclub whose costume includes the tail and ears of a rabbit | - |
| sammy | 12 | - | - |
| holly | 11 | United States rock star (1936-1959) | - |
| puppy | 14 | an inexperienced young person | - |
| daisy | 9 | any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl | - |
| horny | 11 | feeling great sexual desire | feeling horny |
| tasty | 8 | pleasing to the sense of taste | a tasty morsel |
| alley | 8 | a narrow street with walls on both sides | - |
| randy | 9 | feeling great sexual desire | - |
| nanny | 8 | a woman who is the custodian of children | - |
| nancy | 10 | a city in northeastern France in Lorraine | - |
| sonny | 8 | a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy) | - |
| rocky | 14 | full of hardship or trials | the rocky road to success |
| dizzy | 27 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | a dizzy blonde |
| spray | 10 | a dispenser that turns a liquid (such as perfume) into a fine mist | - |
| nicky | 14 | - | - |
| reply | 10 | react verbally | - |
| dummy | 13 | make a dummy of | dummy up the books that are to be published |
| repay | 10 | make repayment for or return something | - |
| sixty | 15 | being ten more than fifty | - |
| risky | 12 | involving risk or danger | extremely risky going out in the tide and fog |
| aunty | 8 | the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle | - |
| rusty | 8 | impaired in skill by neglect | - |
| willy | 11 | - | - |
| fanny | 11 | external female sex organs | in England `fanny' is vulgar slang for female genitals |
| handy | 12 | United States blues musician who transcribed and published traditional blues music (1873-1958) | - |
| lobby | 12 | detain in conversation by or as if by holding on to the outer garments of; as for political or economic favors | - |
| hobby | 15 | a child's plaything consisting of an imitation horse mounted on rockers; the child straddles it and pretends to ride | - |
| dolly | 9 | a small replica of a person; used as a toy | - |
| bully | 10 | discourage or frighten with threats or a domineering manner; intimidate | - |
| petty | 10 | contemptibly narrow in outlook | petty little comments |
| messy | 10 | dirty and disorderly | a child's messy eating habits |
| rally | 8 | the feat of mustering strength for a renewed effort | he singled to start a rally in the 9th inning |
| perry | 10 | United States commodore who led the fleet that defeated the British on Lake Erie during the War of 1812; brother of Matthew Calbraith Perry (1785-1819) | - |
| shiny | 11 | having a shiny surface or coating | - |
| noisy | 8 | attracting attention by showiness or bright colors | a noisy sweater |
| fatty | 11 | a rotund individual | - |
| spicy | 12 | producing a burning sensation on the taste nerves | a spicy sauce |
| hairy | 11 | having or covered with hair | Jacob was a hairy man |
| yummy | 15 | extremely pleasing to the sense of taste | - |
| missy | 10 | a young female | - |
| ferry | 11 | a boat that transports people or vehicles across a body of water and operates on a regular schedule | - |
| gypsy | 14 | a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life | - |
| howdy | 15 | an expression of greeting | - |
| jelly | 15 | make into jelly | - |
| piggy | 12 | a young pig | - |
| riley | 8 | United States poet (1849-1916) | - |
| peggy | 12 | - | - |
| booty | 10 | goods or money obtained illegally | - |
| polly | 10 | - | - |
| sissy | 8 | a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive | - |
| jolly | 15 | a yawl used by a ship's sailors for general work | - |
| curry | 10 | give a neat appearance to | - |
| sadly | 9 | in an unfortunate or deplorable manner | he was sadly neglected |
| stray | 8 | move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment | - |
| woody | 12 | abounding in trees | a woody area near the highway |
| doggy | 11 | informal terms for dogs | - |
| tummy | 12 | slang for a paunch | - |
| fishy | 14 | not as expected | there was something fishy about the accident |
| newly | 11 | very recently | they are newly married |
| dusty | 9 | covered with a layer of dust | a dusty pile of books |
| monty | 10 | - | - |
| curly | 10 | (of hair) having curls or waves | they envied her naturally curly hair |
| agony | 9 | intense feelings of suffering; acute mental or physical pain | an agony of doubt |
| salty | 8 | engagingly stimulating or provocative | salty language |
| patty | 10 | small flat mass of chopped food | - |
| pinky | 14 | the finger farthest from the thumb | - |
| tammy | 12 | a woolen cap of Scottish origin | - |
| rainy | 8 | (of weather) wet by periods of rain | rainy days |
| berry | 10 | United States rock singer (born in 1931) | - |
| unity | 8 | an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting | he took measures to insure the territorial unity of Croatia |
| funky | 15 | (of jazz) having the soulful feeling of early blues | - |
| jacky | 21 | - | - |
| essay | 8 | make an effort or attempt | The infant had essayed a few wobbly steps |
| telly | 8 | an electronic device that receives television signals and displays them on a screen | the British call a tv set a telly |
| hubby | 15 | a married man; a woman's partner in marriage | - |
| cocky | 16 | overly self-confident or self-assertive | a very cocky young man |
| fuzzy | 29 | covering with fine light hairs | - |
| wally | 11 | a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid | - |
| juicy | 17 | lucrative | a juicy contract |
| irony | 8 | witty language used to convey insults or scorn | irony is wasted on the stupid |
| madly | 11 | in an insane manner | the witch cackled madly |
| milky | 14 | resembling milk in color; not clear | milky glass |
| dowry | 12 | money or property brought by a woman to her husband at marriage | - |
| poppy | 14 | annual or biennial or perennial herbs having showy flowers | - |
| phony | 13 | a person who professes beliefs and opinions that he or she does not hold in order to conceal his or her real feelings or motives | - |
| donny | 9 | - | - |
| weary | 11 | exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress | - |
| annoy | 8 | cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations | - |
| darcy | 11 | - | - |
| gravy | 12 | a sudden happening that brings good fortune (as a sudden opportunity to make money) | - |
| hardy | 12 | United States slapstick comedian who played the pompous and overbearing member of the Laurel and Hardy duo who made many films (1892-1957) | - |
| lefty | 11 | a person who uses the left hand with greater skill than the right | - |
| needy | 9 | poor enough to need help from others | - |
| manly | 10 | possessing qualities befitting a man | - |
| shady | 12 | not as expected | a shady deal |
| goofy | 12 | ludicrous, foolish | wore a goofy hat |
| abbey | 12 | a church associated with a monastery or convent | - |
| rugby | 11 | a form of football played with an oval ball | - |
| corny | 10 | dull and tiresome but with pretensions of significance or originality | - |
| itchy | 13 | nervous and unable to relax | - |
| kinky | 16 | (informal) strikingly unconventional | - |
| muddy | 12 | dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck | muddy boots |
| picky | 16 | exacting especially about details | - |
| fiery | 11 | very intense | a fiery temper |
| hasty | 11 | done with very great haste and without due deliberation | hasty marriage seldom proveth well |
| kerry | 12 | - | - |
| slimy | 10 | morally reprehensible | a slimy little liar |
| windy | 12 | not practical or realizable; speculative | - |
| homey | 13 | having a feeling of home; cozy and comfortable | a homey little inn |
| giddy | 11 | lacking seriousness; given to frivolity | - |
| dandy | 10 | a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost | - |
| tacky | 14 | tastelessly showy | - |
| decay | 11 | the spontaneous disintegration of a radioactive substance along with the emission of ionizing radiation | - |
| titty | 8 | either of two soft fleshy milk-secreting glandular organs on the chest of a woman | - |
| goody | 10 | something considered choice to eat | - |
| dairy | 9 | a farm where dairy products are produced | - |
| furry | 11 | covered with a dense coat of fine silky hairs | a furry teddy bear |
| moody | 11 | United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998) | - |
| relay | 8 | electrical device such that current flowing through it in one circuit can switch on and off a current in a second circuit | - |
| tally | 8 | gain points in a game | - |
| comfy | 15 | providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (`comfy' is informal) | feeling comfy now? |
| golly | 9 | - | - |
| corky | 14 | (of wine) tainted in flavor by a cork containing excess tannin | - |
| shaky | 15 | not secure; beset with difficulties | a shaky marriage |
| paddy | 12 | an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown | - |
| witty | 11 | combining clever conception and facetious expression | his sermons were unpredictably witty and satirical as well as eloquent |
| emery | 10 | a hard grey-black mineral consisting of corundum and either hematite or magnetite; used as an abrasive (especially as a coating on paper) | - |
| gabby | 13 | full of trivial conversation | kept from her housework by gabby neighbors |
| lowly | 11 | of low birth or station (`base' is archaic in this sense) | of humble (or lowly) birth |
| nutty | 8 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| ginny | 9 | - | - |
| jumpy | 19 | being in a tense state | - |
| chevy | 16 | annoy continually or chronically | - |
| sully | 8 | United States painter (born in England) of portraits and historical scenes (1783-1872) | - |
| ivory | 11 | a shade of white the color of bleached bones | - |
| lorry | 8 | a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides | - |
| lumpy | 12 | like or containing small sticky lumps | - |
| misty | 10 | filled or abounding with fog or mist | - |
| potty | 10 | a plumbing fixture for defecation and urination | - |
| teeny | 8 | (used informally) very small | - |
| derby | 11 | a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim | - |
| colby | 12 | - | - |
| kirby | 14 | - | - |
| loony | 8 | someone deranged and possibly dangerous | - |
| lacey | 10 | - | - |
| decoy | 11 | a beguiler who leads someone into danger (usually as part of a plot) | - |
| baldy | 11 | a person whose head is bald or shaved | - |
| ducky | 15 | a special loved one | - |
| nelly | 8 | - | - |
| dodgy | 11 | of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk | - |
| booby | 12 | an ignorant or foolish person | - |
| bumpy | 14 | causing or characterized by jolts and irregular movements | - |
| buggy | 12 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| panty | 10 | short underpants for women or children (usually used in the plural) | - |
| imply | 12 | have as a logical consequence | - |
| bonny | 10 | very pleasing to the eye | my bonny lass |
| oddly | 10 | in a manner differing from the usual or expected | - |
| jerky | 19 | meat (especially beef) cut in strips and dried in the sun | - |
| jiffy | 21 | a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat) | - |
| mammy | 14 | informal terms for a mother | - |
| array | 8 | align oneself with a group or a way of thinking | - |
| pushy | 13 | marked by aggressive ambition and energy and initiative | - |
| folly | 11 | the trait of acting stupidly or rashly | - |
| girly | 9 | - | - |
| deity | 9 | any supernatural being worshipped as controlling some part of the world or some aspect of life or who is the personification of a force | - |
| pappy | 14 | - | - |
| hippy | 15 | someone who rejects the established culture; advocates extreme liberalism in politics and lifestyle | - |
| rowdy | 12 | disturbing the public peace; loud and rough | rowdy teenagers |
| bossy | 10 | offensively self-assured or given to exercising usually unwarranted power | a bossy way of ordering others around |
| baggy | 12 | not fitting closely; hanging loosely | baggy trousers |
| puffy | 16 | abnormally distended especially by fluids or gas | eyes with puffed (or puffy) lids |
| patsy | 10 | a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of | - |
| wacky | 17 | ludicrous, foolish | some wacky plan for selling more books |
| dicky | 15 | a man's detachable insert (usually starched) to simulate the front of a shirt | - |
| corey | 10 | - | - |
| sassy | 8 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| pansy | 10 | a timid man or boy considered childish or unassertive | - |
| bitty | 10 | (used informally) very small | - |
| micky | 16 | - | - |
| fussy | 11 | exacting especially about details | fussy about clothes |
| mushy | 13 | effusively or insincerely emotional | mushy effusiveness |
| tolly | 8 | - | - |
| nappy | 12 | garment consisting of a folded cloth drawn up between the legs and fastened at the waist; worn by infants to catch excrement | - |
| caddy | 12 | a can for storing tea | - |
| snowy | 11 | of the white color of snow | - |
| silky | 12 | having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light | silky skin |
| envoy | 11 | someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else | - |
| leary | 8 | United States psychologist who experimented with psychoactive drugs (including LSD) and became a well-known advocate of their use (1920-1996) | - |
| tipsy | 10 | slightly intoxicated | - |
| tubby | 12 | short and plump | - |
| foggy | 13 | stunned or confused and slow to react (as from blows or drunkenness or exhaustion) | - |
| dinky | 13 | small and unimpressive | we stayed in a dinky old hotel |
| taffy | 14 | chewy candy of sugar or syrup boiled until thick and pulled until glossy | - |
| hanky | 15 | a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory | - |
| runny | 8 | characteristic of a fluid; capable of flowing and easily changing shape | - |
| ebony | 10 | a very dark black | - |
| foley | 11 | - | - |
| honky | 15 | (slang) offensive names for a White man | - |
| looky | 12 | - | - |
| gutsy | 9 | marked by courage and determination in the face of difficulties or danger; robust and uninhibited | you have to admire her; it was a gutsy thing to do |
| lofty | 11 | of high moral or intellectual value; elevated in nature or style | a noble and lofty concept |
| dopey | 11 | having or revealing stupidity | a dopey answer |
| smoky | 14 | marked by or emitting or filled with smoke | smoky rafters |
| hefty | 14 | large in amount or extent or degree | received a hefty bonus |
| ratty | 8 | showing signs of wear and tear | a ratty old overcoat |
| gilly | 9 | - | - |
| mangy | 11 | having many worn or threadbare spots in the nap | a mangy carpet |
| lindy | 9 | an energetic American dance that was popular in the 1930s (probably named for the aviator Charles Lindbergh) | - |
| lovey | 11 | - | - |
| bogey | 11 | an unidentified (and possibly enemy) aircraft | - |
| privy | 13 | hidden from general view or use | a privy place to rest and think |
| cissy | 10 | having unsuitable feminine qualities | - |
| hussy | 11 | a woman adulterer | - |
| dilly | 9 | - | - |
| daffy | 15 | - | - |
| perky | 14 | characterized by liveliness and lightheartedness | a perky little widow in her 70s |
| hooky | 15 | failure to attend (especially school) | - |
| batty | 10 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| dotty | 9 | intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with | they are dotty about each other |
| catty | 10 | any of various units of weight used in southeastern Asia (especially a Chinese measure equal to 500 grams) | - |
| savvy | 14 | get the meaning of something | - |
| soggy | 10 | slow and apathetic | - |
| nosey | 8 | offensively curious or inquisitive | - |
| kiddy | 14 | informal term for a young child | - |
| proxy | 17 | a person authorized to act for another | - |
| gipsy | 11 | a person who resembles a Gypsy in leading an unconventional, nomadic way of life | - |
| husky | 15 | deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion | makes all the instruments sound powerful but husky |
| murky | 14 | dark or gloomy | a murky dungeon |
| alloy | 8 | a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten | brass is an alloy of zinc and copper |
| tabby | 12 | female cat | - |
| parry | 10 | avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues) | - |
| gooey | 9 | soft and sticky | - |
| lordy | 9 | - | - |
| matey | 10 | (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals | - |
| putty | 10 | a dough-like mixture of whiting and boiled linseed oil; used especially to patch woodwork or secure panes of glass | - |
| surly | 8 | inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace | a surly waiter |
| unify | 11 | become one | - |
| nifty | 11 | very good | - |
| yucky | 17 | highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust | - |
| kissy | 12 | - | - |
| porky | 14 | - | - |
| whiny | 14 | habitually complaining | a whiny child |
| zloty | 17 | the basic unit of money in Poland | - |
| gully | 9 | deep ditch cut by running water (especially after a prolonged downpour) | - |
| piety | 10 | righteousness by virtue of being pious | - |
| filly | 11 | a young female horse under the age of four | - |
| leaky | 12 | prone to communicate confidential information | - |
| lolly | 8 | ice cream or water ice on a small wooden stick | in England a popsicle is called an ice lolly |
| minty | 10 | of the flavor of mint, particularly peppermint | - |
| pygmy | 16 | any member of various peoples having an average height of less than five feet | - |
| hunky | 15 | - | - |
| cuddy | 12 | the galley or pantry of a small ship | - |
| saucy | 10 | improperly forward or bold | - |
| coney | 10 | any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food | - |
| rummy | 12 | beyond or deviating from the usual or expected | - |
| seedy | 9 | somewhat ill or prone to illness | - |
| sappy | 12 | effusively or insincerely emotional | - |
| moony | 10 | lighted by moonlight | - |
| dally | 9 | talk or behave amorously, without serious intentions | - |
| pesky | 14 | causing irritation or annoyance | a pesky mosquito |
| savoy | 11 | head of soft crinkly leaves | - |
| tardy | 9 | after the expected or usual time; delayed | tardy children are sent to the principal |
| flaky | 15 | made of or resembling flakes | flaky soap |
| heady | 12 | extremely exciting as if by alcohol or a narcotic | - |
| jazzy | 33 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| moldy | 11 | covered with or smelling of mold | moldy bread |
| dobby | 13 | - | - |
| chewy | 16 | (of a consistency) requiring chewing | chewy caramels |
| pokey | 14 | small and remote and insignificant | - |
| loopy | 10 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| cabby | 14 | someone who drives a taxi for a living | - |
| pasty | 10 | resembling paste in color; pallid | he looked pasty and red-eyed |
| wimpy | 15 | weak and ineffectual | - |
| jemmy | 19 | a short crowbar | in Britain they call a jimmy and jemmy |
| bluey | 10 | - | - |
| bushy | 13 | used of hair; thick and poorly groomed | bushy locks |
| bandy | 11 | discuss lightly | - |
| soapy | 10 | unpleasantly and excessively suave or ingratiating in manner or speech | soapy compliments |
| jetty | 15 | a protective structure of stone or concrete; extends from shore into the water to prevent a beach from washing away | - |
| dingy | 10 | causing dejection | - |
| ninny | 8 | a stupid foolish person | - |
| weepy | 13 | liable to weep easily | - |
| godly | 10 | emanating from God | everything is black or white...satanic or godly |
| cushy | 13 | not burdensome or demanding; borne or done easily and without hardship | what a cushy job! |
| tilly | 8 | - | - |
| hammy | 15 | affectedly dramatic; overacted | - |
| huffy | 17 | roused to anger | stayed huffy a good while |
| bulky | 14 | of large size for its weight | - |
| query | 17 | an instance of questioning | - |
| tangy | 9 | tasting sour like a lemon | - |
| teary | 8 | with eyes full of tears | - |
| vichy | 16 | a town in central France (south of Paris) noted for hot mineral springs; was capital of the unoccupied part of France during World War II | - |
| woozy | 20 | having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling | feeling woozy from the blow on his head |
| dishy | 12 | (informal British) sexually attractive | a dishy blonde |
| spiky | 14 | having or as if having especially high-pitched spots | - |
| junky | 19 | someone who is so ardently devoted to something that it resembles an addiction | - |
| meaty | 10 | being on topic and prompting thought | a meaty discussion |
| belay | 10 | fasten a boat to a bitt, pin, or cleat | - |
| cubby | 14 | a small secluded room | - |
| alway | 11 | - | - |
| scaly | 10 | rough to the touch; covered with scales or scurf | - |
| grimy | 11 | thickly covered with ingrained dirt or soot | grimy hands |
| boney | 10 | having bones especially many or prominent bones | - |
| curvy | 13 | having curves | a settee with only one curvy end |
| ruddy | 10 | of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies | - |
| toady | 9 | a person who tries to please someone in order to gain a personal advantage | - |
| tokay | 12 | Hungarian wine made from Tokay grapes | - |
| palsy | 10 | loss of the ability to move a body part | - |
| gummy | 13 | having the sticky properties of an adhesive | - |
| hokey | 15 | artificially formal | - |
| biddy | 12 | young bird especially of domestic fowl | - |
| tippy | 12 | (used of boats) inclined to heel over easily under sail | - |
| lowry | 11 | English novelist (1909-1957) | - |
| beefy | 13 | muscular and heavily built | a beefy wrestler |
| peony | 10 | any of numerous plants widely cultivated for their showy single or double red or pink or white flowers | - |
| stony | 8 | hard as granite | - |
| toddy | 10 | a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot | - |
| testy | 8 | easily irritated or annoyed | - |
| fizzy | 29 | hissing and bubbling | - |
| antsy | 8 | nervous and unable to relax | - |
| zippy | 21 | quick and energetic | - |
| gunny | 9 | coarse jute fabric | - |
| kooky | 16 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| leafy | 11 | having or covered with leaves | leafy trees |
| roomy | 10 | (of buildings and rooms) having ample space | a roomy but sparsely furnished apartment |
| tarry | 8 | be about | - |
| musty | 10 | stale and unclean smelling | - |
| washy | 14 | overly diluted; thin and insipid | washy coffee |
| gaudy | 10 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| mousy | 10 | of something having a drab pale brown color resembling a mouse | a mousy brownish-grey color |
| derry | 9 | - | - |
| gimpy | 13 | disabled in the feet or legs | - |
| mucky | 16 | dirty and messy; covered with mud or muck | a mucky stable |
| debby | 13 | - | - |
| burly | 10 | muscular and heavily built | had a tall burly frame |
| pudgy | 12 | short and plump | - |
| natty | 8 | marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners | - |
| ditty | 9 | a short simple song (or the words of a poem intended to be sung) | - |
| downy | 12 | covered with fine soft hairs or down | downy milkweed seeds |
| burry | 10 | having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. | - |
| weeny | 11 | (used informally) very small | - |
| gassy | 9 | suffering from excessive gas in the alimentary canal | - |
| footy | 11 | - | - |
| leggy | 10 | having long legs | - |
| divvy | 15 | short for dividend; especially one paid by a cooperative society | - |
| beady | 11 | covered with beads or jewels or sequins | - |
| showy | 14 | (used especially of clothes) marked by conspicuous display | - |
| softy | 11 | a person who is weak and excessively sentimental | - |
| sooty | 8 | of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal | - |
| sophy | 13 | - | - |
| sulky | 12 | depressingly dark | - |
| dumpy | 13 | short and plump | - |
| balmy | 12 | mild and pleasant | balmy days and nights |
| pally | 10 | (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals | - |
| horsy | 11 | - | - |
| lusty | 8 | endowed with or exhibiting great bodily or mental health | - |
| neddy | 10 | - | - |
| mosey | 10 | walk leisurely | - |
| dowdy | 13 | British marshal of the RAF who commanded the British air defense forces that defeated the Luftwaffe during the Battle of Britain (1882-1970) | - |
| wonky | 15 | inclined to shake as from weakness or defect | the bridge still stands though one of the arches is wonky |
| guppy | 13 | small freshwater fish of South America and the West Indies; often kept in aquariums | - |
| jammy | 19 | - | - |
| limey | 10 | a man of English descent | - |
| peppy | 14 | marked by lively action | the peppy and interesting talk |
| usury | 8 | an exorbitant or unlawful rate of interest | - |
| harpy | 13 | large black-and-white crested eagle of tropical America | - |
| marly | 10 | of or relating to or resembling or abounding in marl | - |
| dusky | 13 | lighted by or as if by twilight | The dusky night rides down the sky/And ushers in the morn |
| puggy | 12 | - | - |
| nippy | 12 | pleasantly cold and invigorating | a nippy fall day |
| gussy | 9 | - | - |
| dicey | 11 | of uncertain outcome; especially fraught with risk | an extremely dicey future on a brave new world of liquid nitrogen, tar, and smog |
| deary | 9 | a special loved one | - |
| duddy | 11 | - | - |
| wooly | 11 | confused and vague; used especially of thinking | - |
| lippy | 12 | - | - |
| lanky | 12 | tall and thin and having long slender limbs | a lanky kid transformed almost overnight into a handsome young man |
| dimly | 11 | with a dim light | a dimly lit room |
| busty | 10 | (of a woman's body) having a large bosom and pleasing curves | - |
| raspy | 10 | unpleasantly harsh or grating in sound | - |
| shyly | 14 | in a shy or timid or bashful manner | he smiled shyly |
| soppy | 12 | wet through and through; thoroughly wet | soppy clothes |
| tushy | 11 | - | - |
| weedy | 12 | being very thin | - |
| fogey | 12 | someone whose style is out of fashion | - |
| hilly | 11 | having hills and crags | hilly terrain |
| hooey | 11 | senseless talk | - |
| moray | 10 | family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked | - |
| aptly | 10 | with competence; in a competent capable manner | - |
| tawny | 11 | of a light brown to brownish orange color; the color of tanned leather | - |
| tizzy | 26 | an excited state of agitation | - |
| muggy | 12 | hot or warm and humid | muggy weather |
| biggy | 12 | - | - |
| peaky | 14 | having or as if having especially high-pitched spots | absence of peaky highs and beefed-up bass |
| ovary | 11 | the organ that bears the ovules of a flower | - |
| foray | 11 | a sudden short attack | - |
| meany | 10 | United States labor leader who was the first president of the AFL-CIO (1894-1980) | - |
| mopey | 12 | - | - |
| cooky | 14 | the cook on a ranch or at a camp | - |
| barmy | 12 | informal or slang terms for mentally irregular | - |
| reedy | 9 | having a tone of a reed instrument | - |
| spiny | 10 | having or covered with protective barbs or quills or spines or thorns or setae etc. | - |
| noway | 11 | - | - |
| filmy | 13 | so thin as to transmit light | filmy wings of a moth |
| foamy | 13 | emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation | foamy (or frothy) beer |
| gammy | 13 | (British informal) sore or lame | a gammy foot |
| canny | 10 | showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others | - |
| rooty | 8 | - | - |
| slyly | 11 | in an artful manner | - |
| nobly | 10 | in a noble manner | she has behaved nobly |
| pandy | 11 | - | - |
| wormy | 13 | infested with or damaged (as if eaten) by worms | - |
| gushy | 12 | extravagantly demonstrative | write unrestrained and gushy poetry |
| manky | 14 | inferior and worthless | - |
| dippy | 13 | - | - |
| cutty | 10 | - | - |
| bally | 10 | informal intensifiers | what a bally (or blinking) nuisance |
| bawdy | 14 | lewd or obscene talk or writing | they published a collection of Elizabethan bawdy |
| piney | 10 | - | - |
| ritzy | 17 | luxuriously elegant | - |
| herry | 11 | - | - |
| musky | 14 | resembling the smell of musk | - |
| nervy | 11 | offensively bold | a nervy thing to say |
| darky | 13 | - | - |
| carny | 10 | - | - |
| assay | 8 | an appraisal of the state of affairs | they made an assay of the contents |
| gaily | 9 | in a gay manner | the scandals were gaily diverting |
| fugly | 12 | (slang) extremely ugly | - |
Welcome to the whimsical world of five-letter words ending with Y, where language takes on a playful twist and phonetics charm our ears. These words are more than just a collection of letters; they’re sound puzzles that pop and sizzle off the tongue. From the quirkiness of "quirky" to the warmth of "sunny," these words paint vivid pictures in our minds. Join us as we explore intriguing examples that showcase the unique sounds and meanings these endings bring to the English language.
About 5 letter words ending with Y
The letter 'Y' is like the party animal of the alphabet—it often shows up at the end of words, adding a splash of fun and whimsy. In the English language, 'Y' is versatile, acting both as a vowel and a consonant. This dual role makes it a linguistic chameleon, influencing pronunciation and meaning. For instance, compare "crazy" and "dusty." While both end with 'Y,' the former carries an energetic zing, and the latter has a more muted, earthy tone.
Words ending in 'Y' often take on an adjective form, describing qualities or states of being with a playful twist. The sound 'ee' at the end can soften the word, making it feel less harsh and more approachable. Think about "funny" or "happy," where the 'Y' dances at the end, bringing levity to the meaning. This little letter holds a significant impact, shaping how we perceive and use these words in everyday conversation.
Popular word examples
Five-letter words ending with Y are not just fun to say—they’re also commonly used in daily language. Here are ten popular examples that exemplify the charm and utility of these words.
Silly
- Definition: Lacking in seriousness or common sense.
- Example in a Sentence: "The joke was so silly it made everyone laugh."
- Fun Fact: The word "silly" originally meant "happy" or "fortunate" in Old English.
Happy
- Definition: Feeling or showing pleasure or contentment.
- Example in a Sentence: "She felt happy when she saw the surprise party."
- Fun Fact: "Happy" shares its roots with "happen," as both come from the Old Norse word "happ" meaning "luck."
Angry
- Definition: Having a strong feeling of annoyance or displeasure.
- Example in a Sentence: "He was angry after missing the bus."
- Fun Fact: "Angry" comes from the Old Norse word "angr," meaning distress or sorrow.
Funky
- Definition: Having a strong, unpleasant smell or an unconventional style.
- Example in a Sentence: "The room had a funky odor after the party."
- Fun Fact: "Funky" evolved in the 1960s to describe a style of music characterized by a strong rhythmic groove.
Lucky
- Definition: Having good fortune.
- Example in a Sentence: "She felt lucky to find a parking spot so quickly."
- Fun Fact: "Lucky" was first recorded in the late 15th century and is derived from the word "luck."
Crazy
- Definition: Mentally deranged or out of control.
- Example in a Sentence: "The fans went crazy when the band took the stage."
- Fun Fact: "Crazy" is believed to have originated from the Middle English word "crasen," meaning to shatter.
Misty
- Definition: Full of mist or covered with mist.
- Example in a Sentence: "The morning was misty and cool."
- Fun Fact: "Misty" can also describe something that is vague or hazy in one's memory.
Pasty
- Definition: Pale and unhealthy in appearance.
- Example in a Sentence: "After being indoors all winter, he looked quite pasty."
- Fun Fact: The word "pasty" shares its pronunciation with a type of meat pie common in Cornwall, England.
Zesty
- Definition: Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor.
- Example in a Sentence: "The salsa was zesty and fresh."
- Fun Fact: "Zesty" comes from the word "zest," which originally referred to the outer peel of citrus fruits.
Nifty
- Definition: Particularly good, skillful, or effective.
- Example in a Sentence: "She has a nifty way of solving problems."
- Fun Fact: The origin of "nifty" is unknown, but it gained popularity in the early 20th century.
High-scoring scrabble examples
For Scrabble enthusiasts, finding the perfect high-scoring word can be a game-changer. Here are some fantastic five-letter words ending in Y that can earn you serious points.
| Word | Scrabble Points | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| Jazzy | 33 | Lively, bright, and showy. |
| Jiffy | 18 | A very short amount of time. |
| Fuzzy | 20 | Covered with fine, light hairs. |
| Fizzy | 20 | Having a lot of bubbles or effervescence. |
| Dizzy | 17 | Having a sensation of spinning. |
Popular 5-letter words for Wordle
Wordle fans know the value of a strategic word choice. Here’s a selection of five-letter words ending in Y that could give you an edge in the game.
| Word | Definition |
|---|---|
| Witty | Showing quick and inventive verbal humor. |
| Lofty | Of imposing height or noble nature. |
| Bawdy | Humorously indecent or vulgar. |
| Hardy | Robust, capable of enduring difficult conditions. |
| Pithy | Concise and forcefully expressive. |
Unusual and rare word examples
Let’s dive into the more obscure corners of the dictionary with some unusual five-letter words ending in Y. These gems may not be commonly used, but they certainly add flair to any vocabulary.
Zappy
- Definition: Energetic or lively.
- Interesting Fact: Though not widely used, "zappy" conveys a sense of excitement and speed.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cartoon was full of zappy dialogue and action."
Woozy
- Definition: Unsteady, dizzy, or dazed.
- Interesting Fact: "Woozy" likely originated as a colloquial term in the United States in the late 19th century.
- Example in a Sentence: "After the roller coaster ride, she felt woozy."
Soggy
- Definition: Thoroughly wet or soaked.
- Interesting Fact: "Soggy" was first used in the 1790s to describe overly wet land or weather.
- Example in a Sentence: "The cereal became soggy after sitting in milk."
Muzzy
- Definition: Confused and indistinct.
- Interesting Fact: "Muzzy" likely derives from the word "muddle," reflecting a state of confusion.
- Example in a Sentence: "He felt muzzy after waking up too quickly."
Hokey
- Definition: Overly sentimental or corny.
- Interesting Fact: "Hokey" is thought to have originated in the 1920s, possibly from "hokum," meaning nonsense.
- Example in a Sentence: "The movie's ending was a bit hokey, but still enjoyable."
Final words
Exploring five-letter words ending with Y opens up a world where language is dynamic and expressive. Whether you’re a Scrabble strategist, a Wordle wizard, or simply a lover of language, these words bring a playful twist to communication. So, next time you speak, why not sprinkle in a few of these delightful words? They might just add a bit of zest to your conversation!
