froufrou
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9.9
A person, often a woman, who likes very decorated clothes
- noun
- /ˈfruːfruː/
- Archaic
:
frufrús
- She loves visiting boutiques that carry the latest in froufrou fashion, full of lace and decorative patterns.
Examples
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Count Armand... ...with his fancy wine and the froufrou accent.
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My cousin always wears such froufrou dresses that make her the center of attention at every party.
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At the gala, many guests arrived in froufrou outfits adorned with sequins and feathers.
Synonyms
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9.9
A person who dresses in bright clothes to get attention
focuses on liking frilly, decorative clothing rather than general showiness
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5.6
A person who likes fashionable clothes and enjoys dressing well
focuses on liking frilly, decorative clothing rather than general style interest
Surface Forms
Etymology
A froufrou (a person) comes from the same French 'rustle' of frilly clothes, so it means someone who loves very decorative and delicate fashion. A helpful way to remember is to picture a person who always wears ribbons, lace, and ruffles.