Fruity
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈfɹuːti/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Fruity is an adjective meaning Containing fruit or fruit flavoring.
Meaning
Containing fruit or fruit flavoring.
More Meanings
- Similar to fruit or tasting of fruit.
- (informal) Crazy.
- (informal, sometimes derogatory, chiefly US, of a male) Homosexual; zesty, flamboyant, effeminate.
- (informal, UK) Sexually suggestive.
- Alternative form of fruitie (“fruit machine”).
Example Sentences
That moist and fruity dish is simply delectable.
His text message was filled with fruity language.
Word Forms
- fruitier
- fruitiest
- fruities
Synonyms for fruity
Depending on context, synonyms include bananas, barking, buggish, buggy, bughouse, barmy.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include nutty, haywire, balmy, kookie, crackers, cracked.
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