rosy

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[edit] English

[edit] Pronunciation

[edit] Etymology 1

From rose +‎ -y

[edit] Adjective

rosy (comparative rosier, superlative rosiest)

  1. rose-coloured
  2. Resembling rose, as in scent of perfume
  3. optimistic
[edit] Translations
rose-coloured
optimistic

[edit] Etymology 2

From Cockney rhyming slang, "Rosie Lee".

[edit] Alternative forms

  • Rosie (more common spelling, as per the etymology)

[edit] Noun

rosy (uncountable)

  1. (slang, UK) tea
    I wish a cup of Rosy.
    I fancy a cup of rosy lee.
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