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- [fop-uh-ree]
- /ˈfɒp ə ri/
- /ˈfɔpərɪ/
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- [fop-uh-ree]
- /ˈfɒp ə ri/
Definitions of foppery word
- noun plural foppery the clothes, manners, actions, etc., of a fop. 1
- noun plural foppery something foppish. 1
- noun foppery The dress or actions of a fop. 1
- noun foppery the clothes, affectations, obsessions, etc, of or befitting a fop 0
- noun foppery the actions, dress, etc. of a fop 0
- noun foppery something foppish 0
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Origin of foppery
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; fop + -ery
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Parts of speech for Foppery
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foppery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
foppery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foppery
noun foppery
- frippery — finery in dress, especially when showy, gaudy, or the like.
- gathering — a drawing together; contraction.
- flounce — to go with impatient or impetuous, exaggerated movements: The star flounced out of the studio in a rage.
- ruffle — to beat (a drum) in this manner.
- lace — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
Antonyms for foppery
noun foppery
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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