froufrou
- noun
- /ˈfruːfruː/
- Archaic
:
frufrú
- The dress was adorned with froufrou that made it look extravagant.
Examples
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He preferred simple styles without any froufrou or extra decoration.
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The boutique specialized in dresses full of ribbons, lace, and froufrou.
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Her wedding gown was adorned with layers of froufrou and sparkling beads.
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She loves wearing froufrou skirts to parties.
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The dress was adorned with colorful froufrou, making it perfect for the costume party.
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She accessorized her outfit with a froufrou scarf that added a playful touch.
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Many of the costumes included elaborate froufrou, highlighting the extravagant style of the era.
Synonyms
10
7.1
Fancy clothes and jewelry worn for a special occasion
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3.1
A strip of fabric gathered or folded and sewn as a decorative edge on clothing
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9.9
Small decorative things that are fancy and not useful
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7.4
A strip of cloth with soft folds used to decorate clothes or curtains
A decorative edge of small pressed folds on fabric or paper
Clothes and bright decorations worn to look showy
Decorative stitching on clothes or fabric, often in a delicate style
Small decorative objects like beads worn on clothes or jewelry
Antonyms
How Frilly
Surface Forms
Etymology
The noun froufrou for decorative frills comes from French for the soft 'rustle' of cloth, and it names the small ruffles, ribbons, and lace that make that sound. That's why froufrou means extra decoration on clothing and accessories.