noun
Spidey
SPEYE-dee
noun
1
An informal nickname for Spider-Man, or casually, a spider.
"Kids lined up to get their photo taken with Spidey at the convention."
How to Use Spidey
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformal nickname for Spider-Man (or occasionally just a spider).
Common pairings
spidey sense
Word Forms
spideys plural
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Etymology
A casual, affectionate shortening of "spider," with the "-y" ending used the way it is in other pet nicknames.