frippery

frip·pery

noun \ˈfri-p(ə-)rē\

plural frip·per·ies

Definition of FRIPPERY

1

obsolete a : cast-off clothes b archaic : a place where old clothes are sold

2

a : finery; also : an elegant or showy garment b : something showy, frivolous, or nonessential c : ostentation; especially : something foolish or affectedly elegant

Examples of FRIPPERY

1. The design is simple and devoid of needless frippery.
2. <dressed in their most elegant frippery for the big gala at the symphony>

Origin of FRIPPERY

Middle French friperie, alteration of Old French freperie, from frepe old garment

First Known Use: 1568

Related to FRIPPERY

Synonyms: array, best, bravery, caparison, feather, finery, full dress, gaiety (also gayety), glad rags, regalia

Related Words: apparel, attire, costume, duds, habiliment(s), rags, raiment, rig, rigging, threads, toggery, togs, vestiary, vesture, wear

Near Antonyms: tatters; disarray, dishabille

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