Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fop-uh-ree]
- /ˈfɒp ə ri/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [fop-uh-ree]
- /ˈfɒp ə ri/
Definitions of fopperies word
- noun plural fopperies the clothes, manners, actions, etc., of a fop. 1
- noun plural fopperies something foppish. 1
- noun fopperies plural of foppery. 0
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Origin of fopperies
First appearance:
before 1540 One of the 30% oldest English words
First recorded in 1540-50; fop + -ery
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Parts of speech for Fopperies
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fopperies popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
fopperies usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fopperies
noun fopperies
- frippery — finery in dress, especially when showy, gaudy, or the like.
- gathering — a drawing together; contraction.
- flounce — to go with impatient or impetuous, exaggerated movements: The star flounced out of the studio in a rage.
- ruffle — to beat (a drum) in this manner.
- lace — a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine.
Antonyms for fopperies
noun fopperies
- plainness — clear or distinct to the eye or ear: a plain trail to the river; to stand in plain view.
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