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froufrou

 

[ froo-froo ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

fancy style

Froufrou is a term that describes showy or elaborate decoration or ornamentation, often used in reference to fashion, design, or style. It can also refer to a rustling noise made by a fabric or other material, particularly when it is fluffed up or arranged in a lavish or exaggerated manner. The term implies a sense of frivolity or ostentation, highlighting the excessive aspects of beauty or style rather than functionality. Often used in a somewhat derogatory sense, froufrou can suggest that something is overly ornate and lacking in substance.

Synonyms

decoration, excess, flamboyance, frill, ornamentation

Examples of usage

  • She wore a dress with too much froufrou.
  • The wedding decorations had a very froufrou aesthetic.
  • His room was filled with froufrou furnishings.
  • The restaurant's menu was full of froufrou descriptions.

Translations

Translations of the word "froufrou" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‚เคซเฅเคฐเฅ‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั„ั€ะฐัƒั„ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ•ใƒซใƒ•ใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ”„๋ฃจํ”„๋ฃจ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูุฑูˆูุฑูˆ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑๅ“จ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั„ั€ัƒั„ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒคแƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒคแƒ แƒฃแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ froufrou

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ froufrou

Etymology

The word โ€˜froufrouโ€™ originates from the French word of the same spelling, which means the rustling sound made by a fabric when it moves. It is particularly associated with the sound created by skirts, tulle, or elaborate dresses that crinkle when worn. Its use in English gained popularity in the late 19th century, and it has since evolved to describe not only the sound but also the elaborate and often excessive nature of the items producing that sound. The term often carries connotations of superficiality and excess, critiquing the ostentatious aspects of fashion and decor. Over the years, โ€˜froufrouโ€™ has been adopted in various contexts, particularly in literary and journalistic styles, to evoke a sense of excessive flair or unnecessary extravagance.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #42,180, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.