name
Debby
name
1
An alternate spelling of the nickname Debbie, short for Deborah.
"She signs her emails "Debby" rather than "Debbie"."
adj
1
Resembling or characteristic of a debutante.
"The dress had a slightly debby, coming-out-ball look to it."
How to Use Debby
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMainly a spelling variant of the nickname Debbie; rarely also an adjective meaning debutante-like.
Word Forms
debbier comparative, debbiest superlative
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Etymology
From Deborah plus "-y"; the adjective sense is an informal derivation from "debutante".