Synonyms for

Percy

Verb / ˈpɜ:si: / Another word for percy — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Percy is a male given name of Old French origin, meaning 'piercing the valley'. It can also be a surname.

Synonyms & similar words

hotspur percy walkerpercy harryhotspur sirhenrypercy Pierce Piercey Pearcy Percival Percyvelle Perci Percey Percie Pearce Pearcy Pearson Perrcy Peirce Persey Percyval Percyvall Percivale Percivall Percivell Perciville

Synonyms by register

Formal

agitation disquiet perturbation unease

Informal

fret worry fluster fuss

Literary

trepidation discomposure anxiety

Antonyms

calm composed collected unflustered serene tranquil

Common collocations

  • in a percy
  • get into a percy
  • have a percy
  • a bit of a percy
  • throw a percy
  • make a percy

Word family

noun percy
verb percify

Usage note

Percy is a colloquial term, often used humorously, to describe a state of agitation or fuss. It is primarily used in British English.

Example sentences

  1. Percy is a nice name for a boy.
  2. I know a guy named Percy.
  3. Percy is also a last name.
  4. My grandpa's name is Percy.
  5. Percy is a unique name.

Quotes

  • 'All aboard!' shouted Percy, and off they chugged into the sunshine. - Wilbert Awdry
  • 'That's right,' said Percy. 'And it's best to be on the safe side. A bully is a bully, and we engines have our own ways of dealing with them.' - Rev. W. Awdry
  • 'I wish I was like Thomas,' said Percy with a sigh. - Rev. W. Awdry

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