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Definition yellow in British English

yellow adjective

adjective
/ˈjeləʊ/
1

something that is yellow is the same colour as the middle of an egg

Example

It has pretty pale yellow flowers in early spring.

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2

not brave

Example

I knew you were quiet, but I didn't know you were yellow.

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3

a very offensive word used for describing the colour of the skin of people from some parts of Asia

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Definition yellow in British English