frippery

noun
UK: /ˈfrɪpəri/
US: /ˈfrɪpəri/

  1. Unnecessary or showy decorations; something trivial or insignificant.

    1. The dress was covered in cheap frippery.
    2. She dismissed his concerns as mere frippery, not worth considering seriously.

  2. Showy or unnecessary clothing or accessories.

    1. He adorned himself with all sorts of frippery.
    2. The shop window displayed an array of fashionable frippery designed to attract customers.

Synonyms

ornamentation affectation embellishment
frippery adjective

  1. Decorated excessively and unnecessarily; showy and trivial.

    1. The frippery decorations made the room look gaudy.
    2. Some considered her academic pursuits mere frippery, lacking practical value.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "frippery" in English means: Unnecessary or showy decorations; something trivial or insignificant., Showy or unnecessary clothing or accessories..

The phonetic transcription of "frippery" is /ˈfrɪpəri/ in British English and /ˈfrɪpəri/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "frippery": ornamentation, affectation, embellishment.

Example usage of "frippery": "The dress was covered in cheap frippery.". More examples on the page.