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- [fop-ish]
- /ˈfɒp ɪʃ/
- /fɒp/
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- [fop-ish]
- /ˈfɒp ɪʃ/
Definitions of foppish word
- adjective foppish resembling or befitting a fop; excessively refined and fastidious in taste and manner. 1
- noun foppish (of a man) Concerned with one's clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way. 1
- adjective foppish If you describe a man as foppish, you disapprove of the fact that he dresses in beautiful, expensive clothes and is very proud of his appearance. 0
- adjective foppish Like a fop, a man overly concerned with his appearance. 0
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Origin of foppish
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
First recorded in 1595-1605; fop + -ish1
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Parts of speech for Foppish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
foppish popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for foppish
adj foppish
- fashionable — observant of or conforming to the fashion; stylish: a fashionable young woman.
- natty — neatly or trimly smart in dress or appearance; spruce: a natty white uniform.
- vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
- dapper — A man who is dapper has a very neat and clean appearance, and is often also small and thin.
adjective foppish
- dandyish — a man who is excessively concerned about his clothes and appearance; a fop.
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- preening — (of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc.) with the beak or tongue: The peacock preened itself on the lawn.
- narcissistic — having an undue fascination with oneself; vain.
- obsessed — having an obsession (usually followed by with or by): He is obsessed with eliminating guilt.
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