dishy
Americanadjective
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Chiefly British. very attractive; pretty or beautiful.
a couple of dishy fashion models.
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gossipy; full of gossip.
a dishy book about Hollywood.
adjective
Etymology
Origin of dishy
Example Sentences
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You may remember her dishy stories as a former intern for Anthony Weiner’s 2013 mayoral campaign.
From Slate • Nov. 19, 2025
The first “Simple Favor” was already a dishy delight — and if that summary intrigues you, it’s worth a watch to take in all of the preposterous twists and turns I’ve left out for expediency.
From Salon • May 3, 2025
She does a lot of these inspirational talks, and “Master of Me” has a bit of that trademark cheerleader energy — a unique blend of dishy, behind-the-scenes tell-all and conversational wisdom.
From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 10, 2024
Their combination of exquisite poetry and dishy gossip continues to attract audiences centuries later — often through comic book and TV adaptations.
From Seattle Times • May 10, 2024
Dance to your daddy My bonny laddy, Dance to your ninny, My sweet lamb; You shall have a fishy In a little dishy, And a whirligiggy, And some nice jam.
From Harry's Ladder to Learning by Anonymous
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