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Foppery: meaning, definitions and examples

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foppery

 

[ หˆfษ’pษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fashionable behavior

Foppery refers to the behavior or mannerisms characterized by excessive concern with one's appearance, manners, and dress. It often carries a connotation of superficiality, suggesting that a person is more focused on their looks than on substance. This term is typically used to describe someone who is overly concerned with being fashionable or stylish, sometimes to the point of ridiculousness. Foppery can also encompass ostentatious attitudes or behaviors that are meant to impress others. While it can be used humorously, it often critiques an individual's lack of depth or sincerity.

Synonyms

ostentation, pretense, vainglory.

Examples of usage

  • His foppery made him the center of attention at every party.
  • The foppery of the fashion show delighted some but bewildered others.
  • She was criticized for her foppery, as it overshadowed her true talents.

Translations

Translations of the word "foppery" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น futilidade

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคœเฅ‚เคฒเค–เคฐเฅเคšเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Eitelkeit

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesombongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒัั‚ะพั‰ั–

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ przechwaล‚ka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ่ฆ‹ๆ „

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท futilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ vanidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท abartma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆ์„ธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูุงุฎุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ domรฝลกlivost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pรฝcha

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆตฎๅคธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohlep

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ fรญfldรณmur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบำฉั€ัะตั‚ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ’แƒœแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gรถsteriลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ vanidad

Etymology

The term 'foppery' originates from the word 'fop,' which was used in the late 16th century to describe a man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance. The word itself is thought to derive from the Middle English term 'foppe', meaning a fool or a simpleton. Over time, 'foppery' evolved to describe not just the individual but the behavior and attitudes associated with such vanity and superficiality. The rise of foppery can be observed particularly in the 17th and 18th centuries during the periods when fashion started to play a significant role in society. It was during this time that the fop became a recognizable social type, often depicted in literature and theater as someone who prioritizes appearance over intellect. Foppery critiques this cultural phenomenon, highlighting the frivolous nature of such preoccupations.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,104, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.