Ornamental coverings, typically for an animal such as a horse
Plural for showy or unnecessary ornament in architecture, dress, or language
“There's a lot to be said for keeping things simple without too much frippery.”
Plural for a tawdry or frivolous object
“Rob was so quick to tire of the device and deride it as a toy, a frippery.”
Plural for a thing of little value or importance
“Gillespie never paid attention to such frippery in the ollapodrida of life as the belching of wind.”
Plural for formal, elaborate or dressy clothing
“He could not imagine Vanessa climbing that hill in all her elegant frippery.”
Plural for the conspicuous exhibition of one's wealth, status or possessions
Plural for clothing, especially for work or of rough appearance
Plural for senseless talk or writing
Plural for personal ornamentation collectively
Plural for a lack of seriousness, especially in the context of fun or entertainment
Plural for gaudy or sentimental objects characterized by excess, often considered cheap or tasteless
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