[1960–65; cig(arette) + -y2]This word is first recorded in the period 1960–65. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: Pap test, disco, power play, proxemics, zip code-y is a noun-forming suffix with a variety of functions in contemporary English, addedto monosyllabic bases to create words that are almost always informal. Its earliestuse, probably still productive, was to form endearing or familiar names or commonnouns from personal names, other nouns, and adjectives (Billy; Susie; birdie; doggie; granny; sweetie; tummy). The hypocoristic feature is absent in recent coinages, however, which are simplyinformal and sometimes pejorative (boonies; cabby; groupie; hippy; looie; Okie; preemie; preppy; rookie). Another function is to form from adjectives nouns that denote exemplary or extremeinstances of the quality named by the adjective (baddie; biggie; cheapie; toughie), sometimes focusing on a restricted, usually unfavorable sense of the adjective(sharpie; sickie; whitey). A few words in which the informal character of -y and -ie has been lost are now standard in formal written English (goalie; movie)
Examples of 'ciggy' in a sentence
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Here are seven great health-related reasons to stub out that ciggy habit.
The Sun (2015)
I also had my first ciggy in the cellars there.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
He liked a ciggy, yet he was terrific every game.
The Sun (2015)
We have repaired here for a ciggy.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
He watched us at sound check every night while having a ciggy inside every night.