noun
fop
fop
Fop (noun) means a man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy. Example: “He strutted into the ballroom like a fop, adjusting his lace cuffs.”
noun
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A man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.
"And she nearly started a fight between two young fops in plumed hats and flouncy collars: "Clay-brained coxcomb!" "Mewling milk-livered maggot!""
— Pseudonymous Bosch, This Isn't What It Looks Like (2010)
"He strutted into the ballroom like a fop, adjusting his lace cuffs."
"The play mocks the vain fops of high society."
How to use fop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man who cares way too much about looking fashionable and stylish.
When to use it
Old-fashioned and slightly mocking; you'll see it more in classic literature than everyday speech.
Common pairings
a vain fop
act like a fop
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Etymology
From Middle English foppe, meaning "fool," related to German foppen, "to tease or mock."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fop” mean?
The word “fop” means a man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy. In plain terms, a man who cares way too much about looking fashionable and stylish.
How do you pronounce “fop”?
“Fop” is pronounced fop (/fɑp/ in IPA).
How do you use “fop” in a sentence?
Here is “fop” used in a sentence: “He strutted into the ballroom like a fop, adjusting his lace cuffs.”
What part of speech is “fop”?
“Fop” is a noun.
Where does the word “fop” come from?
The word “fop” comes from Middle English. From Middle English foppe, meaning "fool," related to German foppen, "to tease or mock.".
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