5 Letter Words Ending in Y

leery

Adjective : Cautious, suspicious, wary, hesitant, or nervous about something; having reservations or concerns.

Adjective : (UK, obsolete, slang) Sly; artful; knowing.

Adjective : (of a look or smile) Lecherous.

assay

Noun : Trial, attempt.

Noun : Examination and determination; test.

Noun : The qualitative or quantitative chemical analysis of something.

agony

Noun : Extreme pain.

Noun : (biblical) The sufferings of Jesus Christ in the garden of Gethsemane.

Noun : Violent contest or striving.

giddy

Adjective : (predicative only) Feeling a sense of spinning in the head, causing a perception of unsteadiness and being about to fall down; dizzy.

Adjective : (attributive) Causing or likely to cause dizziness or a feeling of unsteadiness.

Adjective : Moving around something or spinning rapidly.

hefty

Adjective : With heft; heavy, strong, vigorous, mighty, impressive

Adjective : Strong; bulky.

Adjective : (of a person) Possessing physical strength and weight; rugged and powerful; powerfully or heavily built.

heavy

Adjective : (of a physical object) Having great weight.

Adjective : (of a topic) Serious, somber.

Adjective : Not easy to bear; burdensome; oppressive.

randy

Adjective : Sexually aroused; full of sexual lust.

Adjective : (chiefly Scotland) Rude or coarse in manner.

Noun : An impudent beggar.

fancy

Noun : The imagination.

Noun : An image or representation of anything formed in the mind.

Noun : An opinion or notion formed without much reflection.

balmy

Adjective : Producing balm.

Adjective : Soothing or fragrant.

Adjective : Of weather, mild and pleasant.

deity

Noun : Synonym of divinity: the state, position, or fact of being a god.

Noun : A supernatural divine being; a god or goddess.

surly

Adjective : Irritated, bad-tempered, unfriendly.

Adjective : Threatening, menacing, gloomy.

Adjective : (obsolete) Lordly, arrogant, supercilious.

hoary

Adjective : White, whitish, or greyish-white.

Adjective : White or grey with age.

Adjective : (zoology) Of a pale silvery grey.

tawny

Adjective : Of a light brown to brownish orange colour.

Verb : (transitive) To cause (someone or something) to have a light brown to brownish orange colour; to tan, to tawn.

Verb : (intransitive) To become a light brown to brownish orange colour; to tan, to tawn.

heady

Adjective : Intoxicating or stupefying.

Adjective : Tending to upset the mind or senses.

Adjective : Exhilarating.

query

Noun : A question, an inquiry (US), an enquiry (UK).

Noun : A question mark.

Noun : (computing, databases) A set of instructions passed to a database.

gaudy

Adjective : Very showy or ornamented, now especially when excessive, or in a tasteless or vulgar manner.

Adjective : (obsolete) Fun; merry; festive.

Noun : (archaic) One of the large beads in the rosary at which the paternoster is recited.

lofty

Adjective : High, tall, having great height or stature.

Adjective : Idealistic, implying over-optimism.

Adjective : Extremely proud; arrogant; haughty.

dirty

Adjective : Unclean; covered with or containing unpleasant substances such as dirt or grime.

Adjective : That makes one unclean; corrupting, infecting.

Adjective : Morally unclean; obscene or indecent, especially sexually.

allay

Verb : (transitive) To make quiet or put at rest; to pacify or appease; to quell; to calm.

Verb : (transitive) To alleviate; to abate; to mitigate.

Verb : (intransitive, obsolete) To subside, abate, become peaceful.

horny

Adjective : Hard or bony, like an animal's horn.

Adjective : Having the hard consistency and pale colour of an animal's horn.

Adjective : Having horns.

sorry

Adjective : (of a person) Regretful or apologetic for one's actions.

Adjective : (of a person) Grieved or saddened, especially by the loss of something or someone.

Adjective : Poor, pitifully sad or regrettable.

piety

Noun : (uncountable, religion) Reverence and devotion to God.

Noun : (uncountable) Similar reverence to one's parents and family or to one's country.

Noun : (countable) A devout or otherwise laudable act, thought, or statement.

weary

Adjective : Having the strength exhausted by toil or exertion; tired; fatigued.

Adjective : Having one's patience, relish, or contentment exhausted; tired; sick.

Adjective : Expressive of fatigue.

decay

Noun : (ecology, medicine) The process or result of being gradually decomposed; rot, decomposition.

Noun : a gradual decrease of a stored charge, magnetic flux, current, etc.

Noun : progressive change in the path of an earth-orbiting satellite due to atmospheric drag.

envoy

Noun : (law) A diplomatic agent of the second rank, next in status after an ambassador.

Noun : A representative.

Noun : A diplomat.

folly

Noun : Foolishness that results from a lack of foresight or lack of practicality.

Noun : Thoughtless action resulting in tragic consequence.

Noun : (architecture) A fanciful building built for purely ornamental reasons.

apply

Verb : (transitive) To lay or place; to put (one thing to another)

Verb : (transitive) To put to use; to use or employ for a particular purpose, or in a particular case

Verb : (transitive) To make use of, declare, or pronounce, as suitable, fitting, or relative

silly

Adjective : Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.

Adjective : (of numbers, particularly prices) Absurdly large.

Adjective : (chiefly Scotland, obsolete) Blessed, particularly:

tarry

Verb : (intransitive) To delay; to be late or tardy in beginning or doing anything.

Verb : (intransitive) To linger in expectation of something or until something is done or happens.

Verb : (intransitive) To abide, stay or wait somewhere, especially if longer than planned.

ruddy

Adjective : Reddish in color, especially of the face, fire, or sky.

Adjective : Robust and vigorous, like a person with a red complexion (as compared to a pale one).

Adjective : (British, Australia, slang, not comparable) A mild intensifier, expressing irritation.

elegy

Noun : A mournful or plaintive poem; a funeral song; a poem of lamentation.

Noun : (music) A composition of mournful character.

Noun : A classical poem written in elegiac meter

carry

Verb : (transitive) To lift (something) and take it to another place; to transport (something) by lifting.

Verb : (transitive) To notionally transfer from one place (such as a country, book, or column) to another.

Verb : (transitive) To convey by extension or continuance; to extend.

unity

Noun : (uncountable) Oneness; the state or fact of being one undivided entity.

Noun : Agreement; harmony.

Noun : A single undivided thing, seen as complete in itself.

petty

Adjective : (often derogatory)

Adjective : Having little or no importance.

Adjective : Of persons or their behaviour: marked by or reflective of undesirably limited interests, sympathies, or views; begrudging, selfish, small-minded; also, preoccupied with subjects having little or no importance and not mindful of broader concerns.

sissy

Noun : (sometimes derogatory, colloquial) An effeminate boy or man.

Noun : (sometimes derogatory, colloquial) A timid, unassertive or cowardly person.

Noun : (BDSM) A male crossdresser who adopts feminine behaviours.

privy

Adjective : (now chiefly historical) Private, exclusive; not public; one's own.

Adjective : (now rare, archaic) Secret, hidden, concealed.

Adjective : With knowledge of; party to; let in on.

hussy

Noun : (obsolete) A housewife or housekeeper.

Noun : A sexually immoral woman.

Noun : A cheeky or disrespectful girl; a woman showing inappropriate or improper behavior.

amity

Noun : (formal, literary) Friendship; friendliness.

Noun : Mutual understanding and a peaceful relationship, especially between nations; peace; accord.

Noun : A female given name.

muzzy

Adjective : (dialect, Northern England) Blurred, hazy, indistinct, unfocussed.

Adjective : Bewildered; dazed.

Adjective : Tipsy; drunk; involving drunkenness.

worry

Verb : (intransitive) To be troubled; to give way to mental anxiety or doubt.

Verb : (transitive) Disturb the peace of mind of; afflict with mental agitation or distress; to exercise.

Verb : (transitive) To harass; to irritate or distress.

nasty

Adjective : (now chiefly US) Dirty, filthy.

Adjective : Contemptible, unpleasant (of a person).

Adjective : Objectionable, unpleasant (of a thing); repellent, offensive.

fiery

Adjective : Of or relating to fire.

Adjective : Burning or glowing.

Adjective : Inflammable or easily ignited.

lusty

Adjective : Exhibiting lust (in the obsolete sense meaning "vigor"); strong, healthy, robust; vigorous; full of sap or vitality.

Adjective : Hearty, merry, gleesome, enthusiastic, lively, stirring.

Adjective : (obsolete or informal) Given to experiencing lust; enjoying physical sensations; lustful.

chary

Adjective : Careful, cautious, shy, wary.

Adjective : Excessively particular or fussy about details; fastidious.

Adjective : Not disposed to give freely; not lavish; frugal, sparing.

study

Verb : (usually academic, transitive, intransitive) To review materials already learned in order to make sure one does not forget them, usually in preparation for an examination.

Verb : (academic, transitive) To take a course or courses on a subject.

Verb : (transitive) To acquire knowledge on a subject with the intention of applying it in practice.

dandy

Noun : A man very concerned about his physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.

Noun : Something excellent in its class.

Noun : (British, nautical) A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl.

saucy

Adjective : Similar to sauce; having the consistency or texture of sauce.

Adjective : (figurative) Impertinent or disrespectful, often in a manner that is regarded as entertaining or amusing; smart.

Adjective : Impudently bold; pert.

needy

Adjective : In need; poor.

Adjective : Desiring constant affirmation; lacking self-confidence.

Adjective : (archaic) Needful; necessary.

savvy

Adjective : (informal) Shrewd, well-informed and perceptive.

Verb : (informal) To understand.

Noun : (informal) Shrewdness.

cocky

Adjective : Overly confident; arrogant and boastful.

Noun : (chiefly British, Ireland, Newfoundland, colloquial, dated) Used as a term of endearment, originally for a person of either sex, but later primarily for a man.

Noun : (informal) A familiar name for a cockatoo.

array

Noun : Clothing and ornamentation.

Noun : A collection laid out to be viewed in full.

Noun : An orderly series, arrangement or sequence.

party

Noun : (law) A person or group of people constituting one side in a legal proceeding, such as in a legal action or a contract.

Noun : (dated, slang, vulgar or humorous) A person; an individual.

Noun : With to: someone who takes part in an action or affair; an accessory.

happy

Adjective : Having a feeling arising from a consciousness of well-being or of enjoyment; enjoying good of any kind, such as comfort, peace, or tranquillity; blissful, contented, joyous.

Adjective : Experiencing the effect of favourable fortune; favored by fortune or luck; fortunate, lucky, propitious.

Adjective : (archaic) Elect or saved after death, blessed.

pussy

Noun : (informal, endearing) A cat.

Noun : (vulgar, colloquial) The female genitalia; the vulva or vagina.

Noun : Anything soft and furry; a bloom form, or catkin, as on the pussy willow.

dusky

Adjective : Dimly lit, as at dusk (evening).

Adjective : Having a shade of color that is rather dark.

Adjective : (dated, literary) Dark-skinned.

foray

Noun : A sudden or irregular incursion in border warfare; hence, any irregular incursion for war or spoils; a raid.

Noun : A brief excursion or attempt, especially outside one's accustomed sphere.

Verb : To participate in a foray.

pesky

Adjective : (informal) Annoying, troublesome, irritating (usually of an animal or child).

cagey

Adjective : Wary, careful, shrewd.

Adjective : Uncommunicative; unwilling or hesitant to give information.

raspy

Adjective : (of sound, especially vocal quality) Rough, raw.

Adjective : Irritable.

murky

Adjective : Hard to see through, as a fog or mist.

Adjective : Dark, dim, gloomy.

Adjective : Cloudy, indistinct, obscure.

gawky

Adjective : Awkward, ungainly; lacking grace or dexterity in movement.

Adjective : (Yorkshire, West Riding) Left-handed.

Noun : An awkward, ungainly person.

lanky

Adjective : (informal, derogatory) Tall, slim, and rather ungraceful or awkward.

Noun : The dialect of English spoken in Lancashire.

Noun : (colloquial, historical) The Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway.

lowly

Adjective : Not high; not elevated in place; low.

Adjective : Low in rank or social importance.

Adjective : Not lofty or sublime; humble.

proxy

Adjective : Used as a proxy or acting as a proxy.

Noun : An agent or substitute authorized to act for another person.

Noun : The authority to act for another, especially when written.

bully

Noun : A person who is intentionally physically or emotionally cruel to others, especially to those whom they perceive as being vulnerable or of less power or privilege.

Noun : A noisy, blustering, tyrannical person, more insolent than courageous; one who is threatening and quarrelsome.

Noun : A hired thug.

splay

Verb : (transitive)

Verb : To spread, spread apart, or spread out (something); to expand.

Verb : (chiefly architecture) To construct a bevel or slope on (something, such as the frame or jamb of a door or window); to bevel, to slant, to slope.

sappy

Adjective : (US) Excessively sweet, emotional, nostalgic; cheesy; mushy. (British equivalent: soppy)

Adjective : Having (a particularly large amount of) sap.

Adjective : (obsolete) Juicy.

rangy

Adjective : Slender and long of limb; lanky.

Adjective : Prone to roaming around.

Adjective : Having or permitting range or scope; roomy; commodious.

antsy

Adjective : (slang) Restless, apprehensive and fidgety.

coyly

Verb : In a coy manner.

rally

Noun : A public gathering or mass meeting that is not mainly a protest and is organized to inspire enthusiasm for a cause.

Noun : A protest or demonstration for or against something, but often with speeches and often without marching, especially in North America.

Noun : (squash, table tennis, tennis, badminton) A sequence of strokes between serving and scoring a point.

glory

Noun : Great beauty and splendor.

Noun : Honour, admiration, or distinction, accorded by common consent to a person or thing; high reputation; renown.

Noun : That quality in a person or thing which secures general praise or honour.

gully

Noun : A trench, ravine or narrow channel which was worn by water flow, especially on a hillside.

Noun : A small valley.

Noun : (UK) A drop kerb.

parry

Verb : To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).

Noun : A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.

Noun : (fencing) A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.

smoky

Adjective : Filled with smoke.

Adjective : Filled with or enveloped in tobacco smoke.

Adjective : Giving off smoke.

husky

Adjective : (of a voice) Hoarse and rough-sounding; throaty.

Adjective : (US, euphemistic) Burly, stout; sometimes as a modifier for boys' clothing sizes that fit a large waist or chest.

Adjective : Abounding with husks; consisting of husks.

decry

Verb : (transitive) To denounce as harmful.

Verb : (transitive) To blame for ills.

nifty

Adjective : (colloquial, somewhat dated) Good, smart; useful or beneficial.

Adjective : (colloquial, somewhat dated) Stylish.

Noun : (colloquial, dated) A possibly risqué comic story or anecdote.

bawdy

Adjective : Obscene; filthy; unchaste.

Adjective : (of language) Sexual in nature and usually meant to be humorous but considered rude; ribald.

Noun : A bawdy or lewd person.

dicey

Adjective : Fraught with danger.

Adjective : Of uncertain, risky outcome.

Adjective : Of doubtful or uncertain efficacy, provenance, etc.; dodgy.

ebony

Noun : (uncountable) A hard, dense, deep black wood from various subtropical and tropical trees, especially of the genus Diospyros.

Noun : (countable) A tree that yields such wood.

Noun : (countable and uncountable) A deep, dark black colour.

paddy

Noun : Rough or unhusked rice, either before it is milled or as a crop to be harvested.

Noun : (countable) A paddy field, a rice paddy; an irrigated or flooded field where rice is grown.

Adjective : (obsolete) Low; mean; boorish; vagabond.

dally

Verb : To waste time in trivial activities, or in idleness; to trifle.

Verb : (ambitransitive) To caress, especially of a sexual nature; to fondle or pet

Verb : To delay unnecessarily; to while away.

enjoy

Verb : (transitive) To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something.

Verb : (transitive) To have the use or benefit of something.

Verb : (intransitive, India) To be satisfied or receive pleasure.

phony

Adjective : (informal) Fraudulent; fake; having a misleading appearance.

Noun : (informal) A person who assumes an identity or quality other than their own.

Noun : (informal) A person who professes beliefs or opinions that they do not hold.

goofy

Adjective : silly, quirky

Noun : Synonym of goof.

Adjective : (surfing, snowboarding) Riding with the right foot forward.

sassy

Adjective : Bold and spirited, often towards someone in authority; cheeky; impudent; saucy.

Adjective : (of clothes) Smart, fashionable; stylish; chic.

Adjective : In a neutral or positive sense: Lively, vigorous.

golly

Noun : Abbreviation of golliwog:

Noun : A type of black rag doll.

Noun : (offensive, ethnic slur) Any dark-skinned person.

entry

Noun : The act of entering.

Noun : (uncountable) Permission to enter.

Noun : A doorway that provides a means of entering a building.

ivory

Noun : (uncountable) The hard white form of dentin which forms the tusks of elephants, walruses and other animals.

Noun : A creamy white color, the color of ivory.

Noun : Something made from or resembling ivory.

fairy

Noun : (uncountable, obsolete) The realm of faerie; enchantment, illusion.

Noun : (mythology) A mythical being of human form with magical powers, known in many sizes and descriptions, although often depicted in modern illustrations only as a small sprite with gauze-like wings, especially one that is female. Fairies are revered in some modern forms of paganism.

Noun : An enchantress, or creature of overpowering charm.

empty

Adjective : Devoid of content; containing nothing or nobody; vacant.

Adjective : (computing, programming, mathematics) Containing no elements (as of a string, array, or set), opposed to being null (having no valid value).

Adjective : (obsolete) Free; clear; devoid; often with of.

sally

Noun : A willow.

Noun : Any tree that resembles a willow.

Noun : An object made from the wood of a willow.

stony

Adjective : As hard as stone.

Adjective : Containing or made up of stones.

Adjective : (figuratively, of a person) Lacking warmth and emotion.

loony

Adjective : (informal, offensive, derogatory, of a person) Insane.

Adjective : (informal, offensive, derogatory, of a thing) Very silly, absurd.

Noun : (informal, offensive, derogatory) An insane or very foolish person.

rummy

Noun : A card game with many rule variants, conceptually similar to mahjong.

Adjective : Resembling or tasting of rum.

Adjective : (UK, colloquial, dated) Peculiar; odd.

dodgy

Adjective : (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Evasive and shifty.

Adjective : (UK, Ireland, Commonwealth) Unsound and unreliable.

Adjective : Dishonest.

moony

Adjective : Resembling the moon.

Adjective : Moonlit.

Adjective : (figurative) Absent-minded.

zesty

Adjective : Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.

Adjective : Zestful.

Adjective : (informal, LGBTQ, of a man) Effeminately or flamboyantly gay.

wryly

Verb : In a wry or sarcastic manner; ironically.

Verb : (of a facial expression) Contortedly.

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