classy
English
Etymology 1
From class + -y. Piecewise doublet of classic.
Pronunciation
- (UK) IPA(key): /ˈklɑːsi/, /ˈklæsi/
Audio (Southern England): (file) Audio (US): (file) - Rhymes: -ɑːsi, -æsi
Adjective
classy (comparative classier, superlative classiest)
- Elegant, highly stylish or fashionable.
- Of a superior type; especially, exhibiting admirable personal qualities.
- Ignoring his coarse insults was a classy response.
- 2011 October 1, David Ornstein, “Blackburn 0 - 4 Man City”, in BBC Sport[1]:
- Manchester City put the Carlos Tevez saga behind them with a classy victory at Blackburn that keeps them level on points with leaders Manchester United.
Derived terms
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Translations
elegant and fashionable
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showy
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of a superior type
Etymology 2
Noun
classy (plural classies)
- Obsolete form of khalasi.