fop (Meaning)

Wordnet

fop (n)

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Webster

fop (n.)

One whose ambition it is to gain admiration by showy dress; a coxcomb; an inferior dandy.

fop Sentence Examples

  1. The pompous fop strutted about, his lace cuffs fluttering in the breeze.
  2. Reginald, the ultimate fop, prided himself on his lavish wardrobe and extravagant mannerisms.
  3. The court was filled with foppish young men who sought to impress with their superficial charm.
  4. Lord Byron, despite his Byronic hero pose, was accused of being a mere fop.
  5. The fop's elaborate hairpiece and powdered wig drew both admiration and mockery.
  6. The foppish dandy spent hours preening before a mirror, adjusting his cravat and flicking his handkerchief.
  7. The fop's attempts at wit often fell flat, earning him more scorn than laughter.
  8. The young fop's habit of constantly adjusting his monocle became an object of ridicule.
  9. The fop's effeminate mannerisms and high-pitched voice grated on the nerves of his more manly peers.
  10. Despite his superficial appearance, the fop often harbored a keen intellect and a sharp tongue beneath his powdered exterior.

FAQs About the word fop

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearanceOne whose ambition it is to gain admiration by showy dress; a coxcomb; an inferior dandy.

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The pompous fop strutted about, his lace cuffs fluttering in the breeze.

Reginald, the ultimate fop, prided himself on his lavish wardrobe and extravagant mannerisms.

The court was filled with foppish young men who sought to impress with their superficial charm.

Lord Byron, despite his Byronic hero pose, was accused of being a mere fop.