adj
Frenchy
FREHNT-shee
adj
1
Having an exaggerated or stereotypical French style or manner.
"The café had a frenchy vibe with checkered tablecloths and accordion music."
noun
1
A casual, sometimes disrespectful term for a French person.
"Some older films used "frenchy" as a nickname for French characters."
How to Use Frenchy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishInformally French in style, or a slang nickname for a French person.
When to use it
The noun use can come across as flippant or dated; use with care.
Word Forms
Frenchier comparative, Frenchies plural, Frenchiest superlative
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Etymology
From "French" plus the adjective/noun-forming suffix "-y."