What does fringy mean?
Fringy means (informal) Beyond the mainstream..
Fringy
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(informal) Beyond the mainstream..
Definitions by Sense
- (informal) Beyond the mainstream.
- Adorned with fringes.
Example Sentences
In another, if fringier, analysis, the show’s focus on the struggles of a contained brigade of human survivors in a post-apocalyptic galaxy is a loose parable for the events in the Book of Mormon: Gaius Baltar (James Callis), the venal scientist turned collaborator turned false prophet turned savior equated not with Jesus or a hundred televangelists but with Joseph Smith.
Synonyms for fringy
Antonyms for fringy
Related Words
Word Forms
- fringier
- fringiest
- fringey
- fringe-y
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for fringy?
Common synonyms include fringe, edge, marginal, peripheral.
What is the opposite of fringy?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use fringy in a sentence?
In another, if fringier, analysis, the show’s focus on the struggles of a contained brigade of human survivors in a post-apocalyptic galaxy is a loose parable for the events in the Book of Mormon: Gaius Baltar (James Callis), the venal scientist turned collaborator turned false prophet turned savior equated not with Jesus or a hundred televangelists but with Joseph Smith.
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