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- [fril]
- /frɪl/
- /frɪl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fril]
- /frɪl/
Definitions of frills word
- noun frills a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle. 1
- noun frills something resembling such a trimming, as the fringe of hair on the chest of some dogs. 1
- noun frills affectation of manner, style, etc. 1
- noun frills something superfluous. 1
- noun frills Photography. wrinkling or loosening of an emulsion at the edges, usually due to excessively high temperature during developing. 1
- verb with object frills to trim or ornament with a frill or frills. 1
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Origin of frills
First appearance:
before 1585 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1585-95; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Frills
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
frills popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 83% 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.
frills usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frills
noun frills
- accompaniments — something incidental or added for ornament, symmetry, etc.
- trappings — articles of equipment or dress, especially of an ornamental character.
- embellishments — A decorative detail or feature added to something to make it more attractive.
- additions — Plural form of addition.
- trimmings — anything used or serving to decorate or complete: the trimmings of a Christmas tree.
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