adjective

hetty

HEH-tee

Hetty (adjective) means slang for heterosexual; straight. Example: “He joked that his taste in movies was painfully hetty.”

adjective

Slang for heterosexual; straight.

"He joked that his taste in movies was painfully hetty."

noun

Slang term for a heterosexual person.

"The party was mixed, a few hetties among a mostly queer crowd."

How to use hetty

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishCasual slang for "straight" or "a straight person."

Memory tip

This is informal slang, not a word for formal writing.

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hettier comparative, hetties plural, hettiest superlative

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Shortened from "hetero" plus the informal -y ending, the same pattern as turning "definite" into "defo."

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What does “hetty” mean?

The word “hetty” means slang for heterosexual; straight. In plain terms, casual slang for "straight" or "a straight person.".

How do you pronounce “hetty”?

“Hetty” is pronounced HEH-tee (/ˈhɛti/ in IPA).

How do you use “hetty” in a sentence?

Here is “hetty” used in a sentence: “He joked that his taste in movies was painfully hetty.”

What part of speech is “hetty”?

Depending on how it is used, “hetty” can be an adjective and a noun.

How many meanings does “hetty” have?

“Hetty” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: slang for heterosexual; straight.