Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

classy

/ˈklɑːsi/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.72 in modern English

Syllables: classy
IPA: /ˈklɑːsi/

11

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

adj

Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.

adj

Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities.

noun

Obsolete form of khalasi.

Obsolete

Example Sentences

"That's a very classy outfit you're wearing."
"Ignoring his coarse insults was a classy response."
"Manchester City put the Carlos Tevez saga behind them with a classy victory at Blackburn that keeps them level on points with leaders Manchester United."

Etymology

From class + -y. Piecewise doublet of classic.

Word Breakdown

Suffix: class

Regional Pronunciation

British English: /ˈklɑːsi/

Usage

Obsolete

Inflected Forms

classier (comparative) classiest (superlative) classies (plural)

Derived Forms

classily classiness unclassy

Phrases

stay classy

Frequently Paired Words

class

Synonyms

à la mode chic cool dapper trendy posh swish

Rhymes With

chassis cassie assay grassy sassy tallahassee massey glassy lassie kasey malagasy massie

Questions

How do you pronounce classy?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈklɑːsi/.
What does classy mean?: Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.
Where does classy come from?: From class + -y. Piecewise doublet of classic.

How to pronounce classy

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