incroyable

noun

in·​croy·​a·​ble

aⁿkrwäyȧbl(ᵊ),

-b(lə)

plural -s

: a French dandy of the late 18th century : dandy, fop

Word History

Etymology

French, from incroyable, adjective, incredible, from Middle French, from in- in- entry 1 + croyable credible, from croire to believe (from Latin credere) + -able; from their extravagant dress and speech

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