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frippery

 

[ หˆfrษชpษ™ri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น futilidade

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

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Schnickschnack

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kebohongan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดั€ั–ะฑ'ัะทะพะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bzdura

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็„ก้ง„

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท futilitรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ frivolidad

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saรงmalฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ—ˆํŠผ์†Œ๋ฆฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุงูู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hloupost

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ hlรบposลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ— ็”จไน‹็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ neumnost

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รณรพarfar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะพัา›ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฃแƒกแƒแƒ แƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ gษ™rษ™ksizlik

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.