Fay and Merry

Fay

Fay adjective - Given to good-natured joking or teasing.
Usage example: with her slight build and perky manner, the actress was usually cast as the fay young woman who charms all the men in town

Merry and fay are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Merry" instead an adjective "Fay".

Nearby Word: faye

Merry

Merry adjective - Indicative of or marked by high spirits or good humor.

Fay and merry are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Fay" instead an adjective "Merry".

Nearby Words: merriment, merrily, merrie, Merri
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