fop — a man excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a man excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy
Pronunciation (IPA): /fɑːp/
Example Sentences
- Everyone laughed at the fop who wore a silk scarf to the beach.
- The young fop refused to leave the house until his hair was perfectly styled.
- In the 18th century, being called a fop was both an insult and a compliment.
fop
NOUN[/fɑːp/]
a man excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy
The fop spent two hours adjusting his lace cuffs before the garden party.
The fop at the shop let his fancy hat drop!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word emerged in 17th-century English, derived from 'fool' meaning a foolish person. Initially denoting simple stupidity, it gradually evolved to describe a vain man excessively concerned with his appearance and fashion.
Breakdown
fool (a foolish or silly person) → fop, with semantic shift from generic foolishness to specific vanity regarding personal appearance and dress.
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📝Examples
“Everyone laughed at the fop who wore a silk scarf to the beach.”
“The young fop refused to leave the house until his hair was perfectly styled.”
“In the 18th century, being called a fop was both an insult and a compliment.”
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