name

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.”

name

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 notes

In plain EnglishA cutesy female name, often associated with small lapdogs.

Word forms

fifis plural

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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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