adjective
hetty
HEH-tee
Hetty (adjective) means slang for heterosexual; straight. Example: “He joked that his taste in movies was painfully hetty.”
adjective
1
Slang for heterosexual; straight.
"He joked that his taste in movies was painfully hetty."
noun
1
Slang term for a heterosexual person.
"The party was mixed, a few hetties among a mostly queer crowd."
How to use hetty
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishCasual slang for "straight" or "a straight person."
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Word forms
- Plural
- hetties
- Comparative
- hettier
- Superlative
- hettiest
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Etymology
Shortened from "hetero" plus the informal -y ending, the same pattern as turning "definite" into "defo."
Rhymes for hetty
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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.
