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Santy
SAN-tee
Santy (name) means an informal, childlike nickname for Santa Claus. Example: “The kids left cookies out for Santy on Christmas Eve.”
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An informal, childlike nickname for Santa Claus.
"The kids left cookies out for Santy on Christmas Eve."
"They’re all wound up with Santy coming this morning. Mattie Dillon got a copy of Dolly Parton’s new CD and Dec Hannigan went into a sulk because he only got one of Charlie Landsborough’s and he can’t stand him."
— Margaret Hawkins (2013)
2
A surname of French origin.
"The Santy family ran the bakery for three generations."
How to use Santy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cutesy way small children say "Santa."
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Word forms
- Plural
- Santys
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Etymology
Formed from Santa plus the diminutive suffix "-y."
Rhymes for Santy
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What does “Santy” mean?
The word “Santy” means an informal, childlike nickname for Santa Claus. In plain terms, a cutesy way small children say "Santa.".
How do you pronounce “Santy”?
“Santy” is pronounced SAN-tee (/ˈsænti/ in IPA).
How do you use “Santy” in a sentence?
Here is “Santy” used in a sentence: “The kids left cookies out for Santy on Christmas Eve.”
What part of speech is “Santy”?
“Santy” is a name.
How many meanings does “Santy” have?
“Santy” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: an informal, childlike nickname for Santa Claus.
