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- [frip-uh-ree]
- /ˈfrɪp ə ri/
- /ˈfrɪp.ər.i/
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- [frip-uh-ree]
- /ˈfrɪp ə ri/
Definitions of frippery word
- noun plural frippery finery in dress, especially when showy, gaudy, or the like. 1
- noun plural frippery empty display; ostentation. 1
- noun plural frippery gewgaws; trifles. 1
- noun frippery Showy or unnecessary ornament in architecture, dress, or language. 1
- noun frippery sth trivial or frivolous 1
- uncountable noun frippery If you refer to something as frippery, you mean that it is silly or unnecessary, and only done or worn for pleasure 0
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Origin of frippery
First appearance:
before 1560 One of the 32% oldest English words
1560-70; < French friperie, Old French freperie, equivalent to frepe rag + -erie -ery
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Parts of speech for Frippery
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frippery popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 66% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% 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.
frippery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for frippery
noun frippery
- toy — an object, often a small representation of something familiar, as an animal or person, for children or others to play with; plaything.
- frill — a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle.
- ornament — an accessory, article, or detail used to beautify the appearance of something to which it is added or of which it is a part: architectural ornaments.
- trinket — a small ornament, piece of jewelry, etc., usually of little value.
- ostentation — pretentious or conspicuous show, as of wealth or importance; display intended to impress others.
Antonyms for frippery
noun frippery
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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