my
(a form of the possessive case of I used as an attributive adjective): My soup is cold.
Also my-my. (used as an exclamation of mild surprise or dismay): My, what a big house this is! My-my, how old he looks!
Origin of my
1Grammar notes for my
Other definitions for my- (2 of 2)
variant of myo- before some vowels: myalgia.
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How to use my in a sentence
Elsewhere, she tells her inamorata, “It does not matter if you elude my arms/my dear, when thought alone can imprison you.”
Sor Juana: Mexico’s Most Erotic Poet and Its Most Dangerous Nun | Katie Baker | November 8, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTBut instead of a witty pop song, we have yet more woe-is-me-feel-my-pain from an overpaid, over-cosseted celebrity.
Arab-my 1st mother language is Arabic; my Ethnic background is Arab.
Like, clap-my-hands-together-in-schoolgirl-like-glee over the moon to see it.
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Stella-my-niece opened her mouth showing astonishment and very pretty teeth.
Jehosophat wished he were as small as Hop-o'-my-Thumb, so that he could creep through the keyhole and never be seen at all.
Seven O'Clock Stories | Robert Gordon Anderson"Now, you wait and see if someone doesn't try to run off with him before we get home," said Stella-my-niece.
Then she pointed to a slim object propped against the seat between Stella-my-niece's blue skirt and my own striped garments.
“Heathcote, the weather is still cool, and we have all been talking of a grand Follow-my-leader run;” began Newland.
Digby Heathcote | W.H.G. Kingston
British Dictionary definitions for my (1 of 4)
/ (maɪ) /
of, belonging to, or associated with the speaker or writer (me): my own ideas; do you mind my smoking?
used in various forms of address: my lord; my dear boy
used in various exclamations: my goodness!
an exclamation of surprise, awe, etc: my, how you've grown!
Origin of my
1British Dictionary definitions for my (2 of 4)
Malaysia
British Dictionary definitions for MY (3 of 4)
motor yacht
British Dictionary definitions for my- (4 of 4)
a variant of myo-
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