appy

5 9.9

An informal name for an operation that removes the appendix

: apendicectomía

I figured a lap appy was all I needed to recover from the blasted pain that had me doubled over in discomfort.

Examples

How long does it take to do an appy in the real world?

Phish: The Clifford Ball (2009)
Maybe it's a really complicated appy.

Phish: The Clifford Ball (2009)
Remind me, how long's it take to do an appy?

Phish: The Clifford Ball (2009)
The doctor explained that he would need to perform an appy to remove the patient's inflamed appendix.
After experiencing severe abdominal pain, Maria was relieved to learn she would only need an appy rather than more complex surgery.
Following the diagnosis, the surgeon scheduled an appy for the next morning to address the urgent issue.

appendectomy

vsappy

12 4.8

Surgery to remove a small tube in the lower right side of the belly because it is infected

is the informal British name used in speech instead of the medical term

appendicectomy

vsappy

6.7

An operation to remove the appendix from the lower right side of the belly

is the informal British term used instead of the formal medical name

appy singular

appies plural

Appy is British slang for appendectomy, the operation to remove the appendix, so it simply means that common 'surgery'.