Fry (Noun)
Meaning 1
A young person of either sex; "she writes books for children"; "they're just kids"; "`tiddler' is a British term for youngster".
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Hypernyms
Hyponyms
- Buster
- Rascal
- Foster Child
- Peanut
- Bairn
- Piccaninny
- Urchin
- Pickaninny
- Kindergartener
- Poster Child
- Bambino
- Child Prodigy
- Scamp
- Kiddie
- Foster-child
- Picaninny
- Silly
- Wonder Child
- Sprog
- Changeling
- Toddler
- Tot
- Yearling
- Monkey
- Scalawag
- Fosterling
- Rapscallion
- Kindergartner
- Orphan
- Preschooler
- Infant Prodigy
- Waif
- Imp
- Scallywag
- Kiddy
- Street Child
Meaning 2
English painter and art critic (1866-1934).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- Roger Fry's essays on art were highly influential in shaping the tastes of the British public.
- Fry was a key figure in introducing the work of modern European artists to Britain.
- As a painter, Fry was influenced by the work of the Old Masters.
- Fry's writing on art was characterized by its clarity and accessibility.
- Fry was a strong advocate for the importance of formal qualities in art.
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Meaning 3
English dramatist noted for his comic verse dramas (born 1907).
Classification
Nouns denoting people.