airy fairy en · ADJ
Pronunciation
- /ˈeəɹi feəɹi/
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Etymology
Coined by Alfred, Lord Tennyson, in 1830 in his poem Lilian.
Meanings
- (derogatory, informal) Insubstantial.
- (derogatory, informal) Impractical.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| more airy fairy | Degree=Cmp | lexicographic | |
| most airy fairy | Degree=Sup | lexicographic |