tutti-frutti

[too-tee-froo-tee]

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noun

a preserve of chopped mixed fruits, often with brandy syrup.
a confection, especially ice cream, flavored with a variety of fruits, usually candied and minced.
a synthetic flavoring combining the flavors of a variety of fruits.
tutti-frutti chewing gum.

tutti-frutti

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noun

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

adjective

having such a flavour

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tutti-frutti¹

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

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Word History and Origins

Origin of tutti-frutti¹

from Italian, literally: all the fruits

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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".

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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.

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

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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.

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

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