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plushy

adjective (plushy, plushier, plushiest); noun (a plushy, plushies), usually spelled plushie

«plushy» in the English dictionary: everyday — its meanings, how the lessons use it, and examples, each with its tree on Mova.

Everyday

  1. adjective (informal): Rich and comfortable-looking, like plush; luxurious. tree →
  2. noun (informal): A soft, cuddly toy, usually spelled "plushie". tree →

In the lessons

In everyday and children's talk, plushies are cuddly toys collected and won at fairs. As an adjective it means fancy and expensive, sometimes a bit too much.

Examples

  • She has a shelf full of plushies. tree →
  • The waiting room was plushy and quiet. tree →
  • I won a unicorn plushy at the fair. tree →
  • The plushy cushions were very soft. tree →
  • My little brother sleeps with his dinosaur plushy. tree →
  • The hotel lobby was a bit too plushy for us. tree →

Note

Informal. The noun is usually spelled "plushie" (plural plushies). Comparative: plushier, plushiest (y to i).

On Mova

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