Yes, from Texas I also add “ette” to the end of various words to feminize them.

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I guess it is naff slang like 'biker' and 'bikeret......male and female possibilites of a word. Perhaps it is an 'English' thing??

I cannot think of a better way to explain - do you understand now L??

Ps...thanks for the greeting from Canada!

cheers....Amanda