Meanings
comparative elfier · superlative elfiest
- informalResembling or characteristic of an elf.
>D Crysalis= Zio from PS4. An elfy guy wearing a crystal pendant.
1998 August 18, ADresc9197, “What I think of wh[e]n I talk on Aim...”, in alt.games.final-fantasy (Usenet)2 more examples
hmm. i had serious problems with Dalamar the Dark. but i will say that i thought it quite reasonable that he mix with the Kagonesti. he was longing for the company of elves who did not look down on him for his house i think. and he found a little comfort in the company of these simple elves. i liked that part. it humanized him. in an elfy sort of way.
2000 December 7, tgb, “Magius”, in alt.fan.dragonlance (Usenet)> And another elf race on top of it? - Innate racial teleportation > abilities? You're kidding, right? When your elf isn't elfy enough, they can be even elfier.
2008 September 25, Parvati V, quoting Justin, “Who did not bother to switch to 4E, and why?”, in rec.games.frp.dnd (Usenet)Synonyms: elfic, elfin, elfish, elflike, elvan, elven, elvish
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Origin
From elf + -y. Piecewise doublet of elfic.
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