tutti-frutti

[ too-tee-froo-tee ]

noun

1. a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup.
2. a confection, especially ice cream, flavored with a variety of fruits, usually candied and minced.
3. a synthetic flavoring combining the flavors of a variety of fruits:

   tutti-frutti chewing gum.

tutti-frutti

/ ˈtuːtɪˈfruːtɪ /

noun

1. -fruttis an ice cream or a confection containing small pieces of candied or fresh fruits
2. a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup
3. a flavour like that of many fruits combined

adjective

1. having such a flavour

Word History and Origins

Origin of tutti-frutti¹

1875–80, Americanism; < Italian: literally, all the fruits

Word History and Origins

Origin of tutti-frutti¹

from Italian, literally: all the fruits

Example Sentences

The blossoming of parallel foreign exchange rates has gained pace in recent weeks, becoming the target of memes online, one calling the array a "tutti-frutti".

From Reuters

That happens at the start of “Down Argentine Way,” a funny charmer that opens with Carmen Miranda in full tutti-frutti splendor singing, though more accurately, blowing your mind.

From New York Times

Or see the tutti-frutti hula bag, complete with generous fringe.

From New York Times

Fifteen years ago, after living in Jaipur for two years, the young collector acquired a piece for herself that had belonged to a maharajah—a Cartier “tutti-frutti” brooch.

From Wall Street Journal

"A weak energy policy based on hippie-dippy tutti-frutti quack green science will only lead to the terrorists getting the upper hand."

From Los Angeles Times