-ify

[Dave Paprocki]

Suffix (Specifically pronounced If-eye) which can be added most common dictionary words. Addition of ify to a word changes existing form into a verb. For example, Hey, xyz, I am going to head off to go to bed would be shortened to Hey xyz, Im going to sleepify. In cases where adding -ify to a word creates a conflicts with an existing dictionary word, such as Testify (to take a test), the meaning is simply that which is implied during the course of discussion. However, if it is so wished, the speaker can replace -ify with -inate (and vice versa) with little change in meaning.