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frenchy

frenchy

8.9
Having a style that looks like things from France
  • adjective
  • /ˈfrɛnʧi/
  • Informal
: a la francesa
  • The restaurant decorated its patio in a frenchy style, complete with striped awnings and quaint bistro tables.

Examples

  • Her new dress has a frenchy flair, featuring lace and delicate floral patterns.

  • He added a frenchy touch to the interior with vintage posters and chic furniture.

  • Be sure to check out Being Frenchy at Target in stores now and love you.

  • I already know it's yeah, there's also at Frenchy at being Frenchy.

  • It's it's like the Frenchiest killer tire movie you will ever see.

  • Anyway, French kissing is a little bit about moderation and working up to a nice big Frenchy Frenchy tongue kiss.

  • I love this spray not spawns but I got to that target the being Frenchy president grounded Palo Santo, sage hair, body and linen mist.

Synonyms

French
vsfrenchy
∞ 1.0

Relating to France, its people, language, or culture

is an informal label for style and appearance, not broad nationality
Gallic
vsfrenchy
3 7.6

Showing qualities typical of French people or culture

focuses on an informal style or appearance rather than culture

How French

French
∞ 1.0
frenchy
  • Informal
8.9

Surface Forms

frenchy positive

Morphology

frenchy = French (transparent) = French + y

The word is transparently formed from 'French' + '-y', meaning having French-like qualities or style.

Etymology

Frenchy comes from French plus the casual ending -y, which means 'having the quality of'. So frenchy describes something that looks or feels 'French' in style or appearance.