sixies en · NOUN · etymology 1
Meanings
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(form-of, plural) plural of sixie
form of sixie
Dictionary
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sixies en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From six + -sies.
Meanings
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A call in any children's game, such as jacks, where six actions must be performed.
She missed on sixies, and then it was my turn, my last chance to beat her and claim the championship. I selected my spot, tossed the jacks.
1999, Susan J. Bandy, Anne S. Darden, Crossing boundaries:
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| sixies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |