adv

dy

Dy (adv) means Already (informal, chiefly Southeast Asian English usage). Example: “I ate dy, no need to wait for me.”

adv

Already (informal, chiefly Southeast Asian English usage).

"I ate dy, no need to wait for me."

How to use dy

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn informal short way of saying "already."

When to use it

Very informal and regional; mainly seen in Singaporean/Malaysian colloquial English, not standard written English.

Dys plural

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I ate _____, no need to wait for me.

A clipped, colloquial form of the word "already," common in Singlish and similar English varieties.

What does “dy” mean?

The word “dy” means already (informal, chiefly Southeast Asian English usage). In plain terms, an informal short way of saying "already.".

How do you use “dy” in a sentence?

Here is “dy” used in a sentence: “I ate dy, no need to wait for me.”

What part of speech is “dy”?

“Dy” is an adverb.

What is the meaning of dy?

"dy" (adv) means already (informal, chiefly Southeast Asian English usage).