noun
Spidey
SPEYE-dee
Spidey (noun) means an informal nickname for Spider-Man, or casually, a spider. Example: “Kids lined up to get their photo taken with Spidey at the convention.”
noun
1
An informal nickname for Spider-Man, or casually, a spider.
"Kids lined up to get their photo taken with Spidey at the convention."
How to use Spidey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal nickname for Spider-Man (or occasionally just a spider).
Common pairings
spidey sense
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Word forms
- Plural
- spideys
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Etymology
A casual, affectionate shortening of "spider," with the "-y" ending used the way it is in other pet nicknames.
Rhymes for Spidey
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What does “Spidey” mean?
The word “Spidey” means an informal nickname for Spider-Man, or casually, a spider. In plain terms, informal nickname for Spider-Man (or occasionally just a spider).
How do you pronounce “Spidey”?
“Spidey” is pronounced SPEYE-dee (/ˈspaɪdi/ in IPA).
How do you use “Spidey” in a sentence?
Here is “Spidey” used in a sentence: “Kids lined up to get their photo taken with Spidey at the convention.”
What part of speech is “Spidey”?
“Spidey” is a noun.
