characterized by the intricacies or complications of a plot or intrigue
a plotty novel whose narrative is hard to follow
Derived forms
plottiness
noun
Word origin
[1895–1900; plot + -y1]This word is first recorded in the period 1895–1900. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: apothecaries' measure, calling card, frame of reference, hit-and-run, slapstick-y is a native English suffix of adjectives meaning “characterized by or inclined to”the substance or action of the word or stem to which the suffix is attached. Otherwords that use the affix -y include: dreamy, grouchy, juicy, rumbly