ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Fop

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /fɒp/ · Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Fop is a noun meaning (dated) A vain man; a dandy.

Meaning

(dated) A vain man; a dandy.

Example Sentences

And she nearly started a fight between two young fops in plumed hats and flouncy collars: "Clay-brained coxcomb!" "Mewling milk-livered maggot!"

Word Forms

Synonyms for fop

Depending on context, synonyms include dude, dood, macaroni, masher, popinjay, barbermonger.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include dandy, gallant, dude, swell, clotheshorse, sheik.

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