Frippery: meaning, definitions and examples
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frippery
[ หfrษชpษri ]
decorative items
Frippery refers to ornamental or showy objects or clothing that are often considered unnecessary or excessive. It can also denote frivolous or superficial behavior, especially in social contexts. In the realm of fashion, frippery might be seen as elaborate accessories that do not serve a functional purpose but rather enhance visual appeal. The term suggests a level of superficiality and can carry a somewhat negative connotation, implying pretentiousness or ostentation.
Synonyms
accessories, decoration, ornamentation, showiness.
Examples of usage
- Her dress was adorned with all sorts of frippery, making it quite extravagant.
- He dismissed their conversations as mere frippery, not worth his time.
- The room was filled with frippery that caught the eye but held no value.
- They decorated the event with colorful frippery to impress the guests.
Translations
Translations of the word "frippery" in other languages:
๐ต๐น futilidade
๐ฎ๐ณ เคซเคฟเคเฅเคฒเคเคฐเฅเคเฅ
๐ฉ๐ช Schnickschnack
๐ฎ๐ฉ kebohongan
๐บ๐ฆ ะดััะฑ'ัะทะพะบ
๐ต๐ฑ bzdura
๐ฏ๐ต ็ก้ง
๐ซ๐ท futilitรฉ
๐ช๐ธ frivolidad
๐น๐ท saรงmalฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ํํผ์๋ฆฌ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุงูู
๐จ๐ฟ hloupost
๐ธ๐ฐ hlรบposลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ็จไน็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ neumnost
๐ฎ๐ธ รณรพarfar
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฑะพัาะฐ
๐ฌ๐ช แฃแกแแ แแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ gษrษksizlik
๐ฒ๐ฝ tonterรญa
Etymology
The word 'frippery' originates from the late 16th century, derived from the word 'fripper,' which means a second-hand garment or trinket. 'Fripper' itself may have come from the French term 'fripier,' meaning a dealer in old clothing or frippery. Initially, the term referred to tattered or ornamental clothes of little value. Over time, its meaning evolved to encompass any kind of unnecessary embellishment or decoration. The use of 'frippery' has maintained a sense of superficiality; it implies that while something may be visually appealing, it lacks substance or serious intent. In contemporary usage, the term often critiques excessive ornamentation and the triviality in social interactions or fashions.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #36,848, 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.
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