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Foppishness
Acres, Bob affected, vain, cowardly, blustery country gentleman. [Br. Lit.: The Rivals] silly old fop, believes himself young. [Br. Lit.: Twelfth Night] rescuer of French revolution victims disguises himself as brainless fop. [Br. Lit.: Scarlet Pimpernel] (George B. Brummel, 1778–1840) “prince of dandies.” [Br. Hist.: Century Cyclopedia, 682] witless dandy. [Br. Lit.: The Man of Mode] a selfish coxcomb, most intent upon dress and fashion. [Br. Hist.: Brewer Handbook, 381] teen idol of 1950s whose character was depicted by slick shirts, tight pants, and “wet look” hairstyle. [TV: “77 Sunset Strip” in Terrace, II, 282–283] epitome of the British dandy. [Am. Lit.: Monsieur Beaucaire, Magill I, 616–617] feather-capped dandy; “handy” with the girls. [Nurs. Rhyme: Opie, 439] Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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No references found | A little foppishness in a young man is good; it is human. As to his dress, it was careful to the verge of foppishness, with high collar, black frock-coat, white waistcoat, yellow gloves, patent-leather shoes, and light-coloured gaiters. |
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