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The definition of a fairy is a tiny, magical, make-believe human-like creature with wings, or is an offensive slang term of contempt for a male homosexual.

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An example of a fairy is Tinker Bell.

See fairy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. fairies

an imaginary being usually in human form and supposed to have magic powers, specif. one that is tiny, graceful, and delicate
Slang a male homosexual: term of contempt or derision

Origin: ME, fairyland, fairy < OFr faerie < fée: see fay

adjective

of fairies
fairylike; graceful; delicate

Related Forms:

fairylike adjective

See fairy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. fair·ies

A tiny imaginary being in human form, depicted as clever, mischievous, and possessing magical powers.
Offensive Slang Used as a disparaging term for a homosexual man.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English fairie, fairyland, enchanted being

Origin: , from Old French faerie

Origin: , from fae, fairy

Origin: , from Vulgar Latin Fāta, goddess of fate

Origin: , from Latin fātum, fate; see Fate

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