fair·y
fairy
- pronunciation:
- feI
ri
- parts of speech:
- noun, adjective
- features:
- Homophone Note, Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| inflections: |
fairies |
| definition 1: |
an imaginary tiny creature in human form, thought to possess supernatural powers that can change the course of human affairs.
- similar words:
- dwarf
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| definition 2: |
(offensive slang) a male homosexual.
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| related words: |
elf |
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| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition: |
of, pertaining to, or like a fairy.
fairy wingsa fairy kingdom |
The words
fairy and
ferry are similar in sound but have different meanings. To find out why you are more likely to ride on a ferry than on a fairy, look up the word
ferry.