foppish — excessively concerned with one's appearance, clothes, or manners in a way that others find annoying
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: excessively concerned with one's appearance, clothes, or manners in a way that others find annoying
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfɑːpɪʃ/
Korean meaning: 자신의 외모, 옷차림, 매너에 지나치게 신경 쓰는
Korean pronunciation: **파**피시
Example Sentences
- The foppish duke spent three hours choosing his outfit for breakfast.
- His foppish attention to his hair made him late for every important meeting.
- She found his foppish mannerisms charming at first, but they quickly became annoying.
foppish
ADJECTIVE//ˈfɑːpɪʃ//
excessively concerned with one's appearance, clothes, or manners in a way that others find annoying
a well-dressed man in an elaborate outfit adjusts his ornate cufflinks while staring at himself in a large mirror. He smooths his perfectly styled hair and straightens his already perfect bow tie with exaggerated precision. His obsessive grooming causes other customers to stop and stare with annoyed expressions. A patient shop assistant rolls her eyes as the man demands yet another mirror to check his appearance from different angles. someone excessively concerned with their appearance, clothes, and manners in a way that others find annoying
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From the 14th-century word 'fop' meaning 'fool,' which later evolved to describe a vain man obsessed with his appearance and dress. The idea was that such excessive concern with looks was foolish behavior.
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📝Examples
“The foppish duke spent three hours choosing his outfit for breakfast.”
“His foppish attention to his hair made him late for every important meeting.”
“She found his foppish mannerisms charming at first, but they quickly became annoying.”
“The foppish character in the play was meant to satirize wealthy men of the era.”
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