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fetchy en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

  • /ˈfɛt͡ʃi/
  • (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

From fetch + -y.

Meanings

  1. Characterised by fetching; (by extension) alluring, attractive, good looking
    • You're going to show them what you're made of. That your fluff is fluffier than the fluffiest. That your fetching skills are fetchier than the fetchiest. 2017, Laura Pauling, A Royal Con:
    • Children, too, were said to be naturally drawn to the "fetchy, catchy poster." 2001, Hans Krabbendam, Marja Roholl, Tity de Vries, The American Metropolis, page 80:

Forms

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more fetchy Degree=Cmp lexicographic
fetchier Degree=Cmp lexicographic
fetchiest Degree=Sup lexicographic
most fetchy Degree=Sup lexicographic

fetchy en · ADJ · etymology 2

Pronunciation

  • /ˈfɛt͡ʃi/
  • (Southern-England) audio

Etymology

From blend of for real + sketchy.

Meanings

  1. (slang) Truly sketchy

Forms

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more fetchy Degree=Cmp lexicographic
fetchier Degree=Cmp lexicographic
fetchiest Degree=Sup lexicographic
most fetchy Degree=Sup lexicographic