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foppishness

/ˈfɒp.ɪʃ.nəs/

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noun

C2formalcommon/ˈfɒp.ɪʃ.nəs/

uncountable

The quality or state of being a fop, characterized by an excessive preoccupation with fashion, appearance, and dandyish manners.

  • 🇷🇺Качество или состояние щеголя, характеризующееся чрезмерной озабоченностью модой, внешностью и дендистскими манерами.
  1. Dandyism C2 formal

    The behavior, style, or dress of a man who is excessively concerned with his appearance and fashion.

    • His foppishness was evident in his perfectly tailored suits and silk handkerchiefs.
    • The character's foppishness was played for comic effect in the play.
    • In the 18th century, foppishness was a hallmark of certain aristocratic circles.

    🇷🇺Дендизм

    Synonyms: dandyism

    Antonyms: shabbinessslovenlinessunkemptness

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