lassie
Lassie (noun) means an affectionate term for a young girl, especially a girlfriend or sweetheart. Example: “Come away in, lassie, and warm yourself by the fire.”
How to use lassie
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA fond, mainly Scottish way of saying "little lass" or "girl".
Regional and affectionate; also familiar to many as the name of a famous fictional collie dog.
Word forms
lassies plural
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Come away in, _____, and warm yourself by the fire.
Etymology
From lass plus the diminutive suffix -ie.
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What does “lassie” mean?
The word “lassie” means an affectionate term for a young girl, especially a girlfriend or sweetheart. In plain terms, a fond, mainly Scottish way of saying "little lass" or "girl".
How do you pronounce “lassie”?
“Lassie” is pronounced LA-see (/ˈlæsi/ in IPA).
How do you use “lassie” in a sentence?
Here is “lassie” used in a sentence: “Come away in, lassie, and warm yourself by the fire.”
What part of speech is “lassie”?
“Lassie” is a noun.