What it means
Nice and easy way to say someone is good-looking, the sort of word an aunt drops about a telly presenter without a hint of awkwardness. It carries a warm, slightly cheeky charm rather than anything heavy, more of a happy little compliment than a big declaration. You hear it about actors, the new doctor at the surgery, or the lad who fixed the boiler, always with a smile and usually over a cup of tea.
Usage examples
"Have you seen the new weather presenter? Bit dishy, if you ask me."
"The new barista is proper dishy, half the queue goes in just to say hello."
"She reckons the lead actor is dishy, but I think he's a bit much, honestly."
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