dishy

[ dish-ee ]

adjective

, Slang.

, dish·i·er, dish·i·est.

1. Chiefly British. very attractive; pretty or beautiful:

   a couple of dishy fashion models.

2. gossipy; full of gossip:

   a dishy book about Hollywood.

dishy

/ ˈdɪʃɪ /

adjective

1. good-looking or attractive

Word History and Origins

Origin of dishy¹

First recorded in 1960–65; dish + -y ¹

Example Sentences

She does a lot of these inspirational talks, and “Master of Me” has a bit of that trademark cheerleader energy — a unique blend of dishy, behind-the-scenes tell-all and conversational wisdom.

From Los Angeles Times

Michaels “was aghast at the condition” of the studio, according to “Live From New York: An Uncensored History of Saturday Night Live,” the dishy book by James Andrew Miller and Tom Shales.

From Los Angeles Times

Their combination of exquisite poetry and dishy gossip continues to attract audiences centuries later — often through comic book and TV adaptations.

From Seattle Times

But David Adjmi’s astonishing new play, with songs by the former Arcade Fire member Will Butler, delivers far more than a dishy glimpse inside the recording studio during rock’s golden age.

From New York Times

This dishy, delightful book does everything media does now to cover the awards, and better.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• attractive
• beautiful
• charming
• cute
• elegant
• good-looking
• graceful
• handsome
• lovely
• neat
• pleasant