fairy

• 名词，指神话和民间传说中一种常为小型人形、拥有魔法的生物，通常与仙子、精灵或小妖精相关。

A noun referring to a mythical, often small, human-like creature with magical powers, commonly found in folklore and fantasy stories.

1. Mythical creatureA2formal

   A small, imaginary being with magical powers, often depicted as having wings and living in nature.

   仙子

   • The children believed a fairy lived in the garden.
   • In the story, the fairy granted the princess three wishes.
   • She dressed up as a fairy for the costume party.

   同义词brownieelffaygoblinimpnymphpixiepuckspritesylph

2. Slang for gay manC1informal

   A derogatory slang term for a gay man.

   贬义俚语指同性恋男子

   • He was called a fairy by the bullies at school.
   • The term 'fairy' is considered offensive when used as a slur.
   • Using 'fairy' to describe a gay man is outdated and insulting.

   同义词fagfaggotpansypoofqueenqueersissy