Foppish
adjective
Behaving or dressing in a way that is seen as too concerned with appearance, or resembling a man who behaves this way.
His foppish attire caught everyone's attention at the party.
Often appears as...
- foppish attire
- foppish behaviour
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
In literature, referring to a man who is overly focused on his clothes and appearance in a vain or silly way.
The foppish character in the play was constantly fixing his hair and adjusting his clothes.
Often appears as...
- foppish character
- foppish protagonist
Usage tips
Literary
adjective
Behaving or dressing in a way that is seen as too concerned with appearance, or resembling a man who behaves this way.
His foppish attire caught everyone's attention at the party.
Often appears as...
- foppish attire
- foppish behaviour
Usage tips
Disapproving
adjective
In literature, referring to a man who is overly focused on his clothes and appearance in a vain or silly way.
The foppish character in the play was constantly fixing his hair and adjusting his clothes.
Often appears as...
- foppish character
- foppish protagonist
Usage tips
Literary
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Overload
Foppish often implies someone who obsessively follows fashion, to the point of excess.
He was so foppish that he changed outfits three times a day.
Pro Tip 2/3Peacock Display
The term can suggest someone displaying themselves like a peacock, with flashy dressing as a notable feature.
At the gathering, his foppish display included a bright purple suit.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Flattering
While stylish, 'foppish' may also carry a slightly critical tone, suggesting affectation or superficiality.
His friends teased him for his foppish concerns over which ascot to wear.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Overload
Foppish often implies someone who obsessively follows fashion, to the point of excess.
He was so foppish that he changed outfits three times a day.
Pro Tip 2/3Peacock Display
The term can suggest someone displaying themselves like a peacock, with flashy dressing as a notable feature.
At the gathering, his foppish display included a bright purple suit.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Flattering
While stylish, 'foppish' may also carry a slightly critical tone, suggesting affectation or superficiality.
His friends teased him for his foppish concerns over which ascot to wear.
Pro Tip 1/3Fashion Overload
Foppish often implies someone who obsessively follows fashion, to the point of excess.
He was so foppish that he changed outfits three times a day.
Pro Tip 2/3Peacock Display
The term can suggest someone displaying themselves like a peacock, with flashy dressing as a notable feature.
At the gathering, his foppish display included a bright purple suit.
Pro Tip 3/3Not Always Flattering
While stylish, 'foppish' may also carry a slightly critical tone, suggesting affectation or superficiality.
His friends teased him for his foppish concerns over which ascot to wear.
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Quote examples
Paul F. Tompkins
American Comedian
When I started doing stand-up in the late eighties, that was not an uncommon thing, that people dressed for the stage. I've seen that change as time has gone by to where, for me, it's something that people remark on. And that's when I started to really embrace it in a way and get more flamboyant and foppish with the way that I dress.
Quote examples
Paul F. Tompkins
American Comedian
When I started doing stand-up in the late eighties, that was not an uncommon thing, that people dressed for the stage. I've seen that change as time has gone by to where, for me, it's something that people remark on. And that's when I started to really embrace it in a way and get more flamboyant and foppish with the way that I dress.
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