frappe

frap·pé

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Definitions of frappe word

noun plural frappe a fruit juice mixture frozen to a mush, to be served as a dessert, appetizer, or relish. 1
noun plural frappe an after-dinner drink consisting of a liqueur, as crème de menthe, poured over cracked or shaved ice. 1
abbreviation FRAPPE frappe. 1
noun plural frappe Ballet. a beating of the toe of the working foot against the ankle of the supporting foot. 1
adjective frappe chilled; iced; frozen. 1
verb with object frappe to make a frappé of: to frappé rum, fruit juice, and cracked ice. 1

before 1840

One of the 33% newest English words

1840-50; < French: past participle of frapper to ice, strike

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 86% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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