I. ˈfäp noun
Etymology: Middle English; akin to Middle English fobben to deceive, Middle High German voppen
Date: 15th century
1. obsolete : a foolish or silly person
2. : a man who is devoted to or vain about his appearance or dress : coxcomb , dandy
II. transitive verb
( fopped ; fop·ping )
Date: circa 1590
obsolete : fool , dupe