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Rpsh Posted 12 years ago
Vocabulary
fruity
Could you tell me in which situation that you will use this word to describe somebody? Does it have the familiar meaning with "drag"
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rpsh Could you tell me in which situation that you will use this word to describe somebody? "fruity" is a pretty old-fashioned word. It used to be used to describe a man who acts in a feminine way.
- rpsh Could you tell me in which situation that you will use this word to describe somebody?
- "fruity" is a pretty old-fashioned word.
- It used to be used to describe a man who acts in a feminine way.
- I don't think I've heard that word in many years.
- I think it would be nearly impossible to fit it into a conversation in today's world.
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rpshCould you tell me in which situation that you will use this word to describe somebody?"fruity" is a pretty old-fashioned word. It used to be used to describe a man who acts in a feminine way. I don't think I've heard that word in many years. I think it would be nearly impossible to fit it into a conversation in today's world.
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Could you tell me what the "back burner" means? The subordinate position?
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rpshCould you tell me what the "back burner" means? The subordinate position?When you are cooking on a typical stove, you have burners near the front and burners in the back. The food that requires your attention to stir, add things to, or just keep an eye on go on the front burner. Things you don't need to worry about (they are keeping warm, simmering, or ha
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Fruity can be used to describe a voice, indicating it is rich and mellow. In British slang, fruity can mean sexually suggestive, a bit naughty.
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So if you speak to an American with this slang, the American may also can't understand what you have say?
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I believe an American would be most likely to apply the meaning CJ suggested above - that you were talking about an effeminate man or homosexual.
The only exception would be if you were applying it to something that clearly referred to actual fuit: a fruity aftershave smells vaguely like fruit (probably like citrus), a fruity concoction with whipped cream and a flaky crust would be some
The only exception would be if you were applying it to something that clearly referred to actual fuit: a fruity aftershave smells vaguely like fruit (probably like citrus), a fruity concoction with whipped cream and a flaky crust would be some
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rpshSo if you speak to an American with this slang, the American may also can't understand what you have say?Correct. I mentioned the other possible meanings only so you would be aware that they exist.
One other possible meaning of fruity is crazy. This comes from the phrase nutty as a fruit-cake, which means c
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BarbaraPAapplying it to something that clearly referred to actual fuit: a fruity aftershave smells vaguely like fruit (probably like citrus) ...And don't forget wine! The word "fruity" comes up in its literal meaning in wine tasting all the time.
CJ
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American Heritage Dictionary defines as follows:
fruity
1. Of, containing, or relating to fruit.
2. Tasting or smelling richly of or as if of fruit
3. Excessively sentimental or sweet.
4. Slang Crazy; eccentric.
5. Offensive Slang Homosexual.
fruity
1. Of, containing, or relating to fruit.
2. Tasting or smelling richly of or as if of fruit
3. Excessively sentimental or sweet.
4. Slang Crazy; eccentric.
5. Offensive Slang Homosexual.
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