noun
fop
fop
noun
1
A man who is excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance; a dandy.
"He strutted into the ballroom like a fop, adjusting his lace cuffs."
"The play mocks the vain fops of high society."
How to Use Fop
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA man who cares way too much about looking fashionable and stylish.
When to use it
Old-fashioned and slightly mocking; you'll see it more in classic literature than everyday speech.
Common pairings
a vain fop
act like a fop
Word Forms
fops plural
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Etymology
From Middle English foppe, meaning "fool," related to German foppen, "to tease or mock."