orangey

Speech parts

1. orangey - Noun

2. orangey - Adjective

Meaning

(slang, Ireland, sometimes derogatory) A Protestant, especially one that is a member of the Protestant unionist community of Northern Ireland.

(slang, Ireland, sometimes derogatory) Any one from the Protestant, Unionist and pro-British community, whether they are members of the Orange Order or not (as termed by Irish Nationalists and Catholics).

Somewhat orange in colour.

Resembling, or flavoured with, oranges (the fruit).

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Examples

Big waves of orangey citrus give way to lots of apricot-like stone fruit character that is particularly lovely. Source: Internet

Perhaps the best and typically evasive answer would be "very orangey if oranges tasted like this". Source: Internet

Grab one of Glossier's shades (light pink, bright fuchsia, dusty mauve, or orangey brown), then blend on a pea-size. Source: Internet

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