rosy

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English [edit]

Pronunciation [edit]

Etymology 1 [edit]

From rose +‎ -y

Adjective [edit]

rosy (comparative rosier, superlative rosiest)

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

Etymology 2 [edit]

From Cockney rhyming slang, "Rosie Lee".

Alternative forms [edit]

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

Noun [edit]

rosy (uncountable)

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