froufrou
/ˈfruːfruː/
adjective
- Overly fancy, frilly, or decorative; fussy in style.
- The froufrou design of the invitation made it hard to read.
- She thought the froufrou decorations were too much for a simple party.
- His taste in furniture is not froufrou; he likes clean lines.
noun
- Fancy, showy, or decorative trimmings or details, especially on clothing or in fashion.
- The dress had too much froufrou with all those ruffles and bows.
- The costume designer added extra froufrou to make the gown look more elegant.
- She prefers simple styles without any froufrou.
- A rustling sound, like that made by silk or taffeta fabric.
- The froufrou of her skirt could be heard as she walked down the aisle.
- He loved the soft froufrou of the curtains in the breeze.
- The only sound in the room was the froufrou of the dancer's costume.
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