fruity

English

Etymology

From fruit +‎ -y.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈfɹuːti/
  • Audio (Southern England):(file)
  • Rhymes: -uːti

Adjective

fruity (comparative fruitier, superlative fruitiest)

  1. Containing fruit or fruit flavoring.
    That moist and fruity dish is simply delectable.
  2. Similar to fruit or tasting of fruit.
  3. (informal) Crazy.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:insane
  4. (informal, sometimes derogatory, chiefly US, of a male) Effeminate, flamboyant; homosexual.
    Synonyms: see Thesaurus:gay
  5. (informal, UK) Sexually suggestive.
    Synonyms: racy, risqué
    His text message was filled with fruity language.

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Noun

fruity (plural fruities)

  1. Alternative form of fruitie (“fruit machine”).
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