tutti-frutti

American  

[too-tee-froo-tee] / ˈtu tiˈfru ti /

noun

1. a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup.

2. a confection, especially ice cream, flavored with a variety of fruits, usually candied and minced.

3. a synthetic flavoring combining the flavors of a variety of fruits.

   tutti-frutti chewing gum.

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tutti-frutti British  

/ ˈtuːtɪˈfruːtɪ /

noun

1. an ice cream or a confection containing small pieces of candied or fresh fruits

2. a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup

3. a flavour like that of many fruits combined

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adjective

1. having such a flavour

Etymology

Origin of tutti-frutti

1875–80, < Italian: literally, all the fruits

Example Sentences

The blossoming of parallel foreign exchange rates has gained pace in recent weeks, becoming the target of memes online, one calling the array a "tutti-frutti".

From Reuters

That happens at the start of “Down Argentine Way,” a funny charmer that opens with Carmen Miranda in full tutti-frutti splendor singing, though more accurately, blowing your mind.

From New York Times

Or see the tutti-frutti hula bag, complete with generous fringe.

From New York Times

Fifteen years ago, after living in Jaipur for two years, the young collector acquired a piece for herself that had belonged to a maharajah—a Cartier “tutti-frutti” brooch.

From The Wall Street Journal

"A weak energy policy based on hippie-dippy tutti-frutti quack green science will only lead to the terrorists getting the upper hand."

From Los Angeles Times