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fifi
FEE-fee
Fifi (name) means a common female pet or given name, often used affectionately or as a stereotype of a pampered small dog. Example: “The old lady’s poodle was named Fifi.”
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A common female pet or given name, often used affectionately or as a stereotype of a pampered small dog.
"The old lady’s poodle was named Fifi."
How to use fifi
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA cutesy female name, often associated with small lapdogs.
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What does “fifi” mean?
The word “fifi” means a common female pet or given name, often used affectionately or as a stereotype of a pampered small dog. In plain terms, a cutesy female name, often associated with small lapdogs.
How do you pronounce “fifi”?
“Fifi” is pronounced FEE-fee (/ˈfifi/ in IPA).
How do you use “fifi” in a sentence?
Here is “fifi” used in a sentence: “The old lady’s poodle was named Fifi.”
What part of speech is “fifi”?
“Fifi” is a name.
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