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froufrou

/ ˈfruːˌfruː /

noun

  1. a swishing sound, as made by a long silk dress
  2. elaborate dress or ornamentation, esp worn by women
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of froufrou1

C19: from French, of imitative origin
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Example Sentences

Their flash and trash made sense in LA—hulking hairdos, blinding bling, chichi couture, froufrou wheels, rococoocoo estates, etc.

Nothing so tear-compelling as the final act of Froufrou had been seen on the stage for half a century or more.

The death of Froufrou was a watery sight, and for any chance to weep we are many of us grateful.

I saw her pass down the hall like a queen, her head in the air, and her pink silk dress froufrou-ing deliciously.

The sob of the saxophone came through the window near by, the froufrou of the dancers made a soft susurration faintly audible.

The performance only began at three, and finished at half-past six o'clock; we started again at eight with Froufrou.

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