Flutey

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Alternative spelling of fluty. alt-of, alternative

    "The flutey phrasing of Edith Evans in the Asquith film tends to chime in my head whenever I see the play, creating a distracting echo —— and making most Lady B’s seem like hollow also-rans."

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"The flutey phrasing of Edith Evans in the Asquith film tends to chime in my head whenever I see the play, creating a distracting echo —— and making most Lady B’s seem like hollow also-rans."

Etymology

From flute + -y.

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