fop

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Etymology

From Middle English foppe, fobbe (“fop, fool”). Akin to German foppen (“to jeer”).

In classic literature

Synonyms

dandy, dude, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse

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