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fabulicious

A blend of 'fabulous' and 'delicious' (or possibly 'bodacious'), used to describe something exceptionally impressive, attractive, or appealing.

ˌfæbuˈlɪʃəsDocumented since 1990s1990sMillennialhistorical205 viewsLast reviewed Jun 29, 2026+ Add a definition
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#1·Apr 28, 2026

A blend of 'fabulous' and 'delicious' (or possibly 'bodacious'), used to describe something exceptionally impressive, attractive, or appealing. The portmanteau piles on positive intensity and is firmly in a camp or extravagant register. It tends to appear in fashion, food, entertainment, and lifestyle contexts where enthusiastic hyperbole is the expected and welcome norm. A word that only makes sense when delivered with enthusiasm.

The outfit was fabulicious -- she looked like she had walked straight off a runway.
Origin: Portmanteau of 'fabulous' + 'delicious' (or 'bodacious'); enthusiastic intensifier compound. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#2·Apr 28, 2026

A mashup of 'fabulous' and 'delicious', fabulicious means something is so strikingly good-looking, stylish, or appealing that one word just doesn't cut it. It packs extra enthusiasm into a compliment — used for outfits, food, people, or vibes that are over-the-top excellent. The word has a campiness to it that makes it feel celebratory rather than understated. If something is fabulicious, it demands attention and deserves it.

She walked in wearing that sequin dress and honestly, the whole look was just fabulicious.
Origin: Portmanteau blending 'fabulous' and 'delicious', part of the late 1990s and 2000s trend of exuberant hybrid compliments in pop and queer culture. Editorial expansion authored on Slangora.
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#3·Apr 27, 2026

(slang) Exceptionally fabulous and appealing.

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