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fayed; faying; fays
Definition of fay
(Entry 1 of 5)
: to fit or join closely or tightly
fay
noun (1)Definition of fay (Entry 2 of 5)
obsolete
: faith
fay
noun (2)fay
adjectiveDefinition of fay (Entry 4 of 5)
: resembling an elf
fay
noun (3)Definition of fay (Entry 5 of 5)
slang, usually disparaging
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Synonyms & Antonyms for fay
Synonyms: Noun (2)
- brownie,
- dwarf,
- elf,
- faerie
- (also faery),
- fairy,
- gnome,
- goblin,
- gremlin,
- hobgoblin,
- kobold,
- leprechaun,
- pixie
- (also pixy),
- puck,
- sprite,
- troll
Synonyms: Adjective
- antic,
- coltish,
- elfish,
- frisky,
- frolicsome,
- larky,
- playful,
- rollicking,
- sportful,
- sportive
Antonyms: Adjective
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“Fay.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fay. Accessed 26 Oct. 2021.
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The first known use of fay was before the 12th century
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