FRIPPERY


Meaning of FRIPPERY in English

(fripperies)

If you refer to something as ~, you mean that it is silly or unnecessary, and only done or worn for pleasure (mainly BRIT)

...all the fripperies with which the Edwardian woman indulged herself.

...a sombre display, with no frills or ~.

N-UNCOUNT: also N in pl disapproval

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