froufrou


frou·frou

noun \ˈfrü-(ˌ)frü\

Definition of FROUFROU

1
: a rustling especially of a woman's skirts
2
: showy or frilly ornamentation

Origin of FROUFROU

French, of imitative origin
First Known Use: 1870

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