FAIRY


Meaning of FAIRY in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ feəri ]

( fairies)

1.

A fairy is an imaginary creature with magical powers. Fairies are often represented as small people with wings.

N-COUNT

2.

If someone describes a man as a fairy , they mean that he is a homosexual and they disapprove of this. ( OFFENSIVE, OLD-FASHIONED )

N-COUNT [ disapproval ]

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