Betsy

proper nouncommon in dialogue

A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

proper noun

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A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.
No one ever called Elizabeth Tannenbaum stunning, but most men found her attractive. Hardly anyone called her Elizabeth, either. An "Elizabeth" was regal, cool, an eyecatching beauty. A "Betsy" was pleasant to look at, a tiny bit overweight, capable, but still fun to be with. Betsy suited her just fine.

Etymology

From the clipping of Elizabeth + -sy (hypocoristic suffix).

betraying · That betrays betrothed · Engaged to be married.Bets · A diminutive of Elizabeth.

Betsy · A diminutive of the female given name Elizabeth.

better · Greater in amount or quantity betting · Describing one who bets or gambles.betty · A short bar used by thieves to wrench doors open; a jimmy.

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