fop

/fɔp/ Cách viết khác : (fopling) /'fɔpliɳ/
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fop

A fop admires his new silk cravat in a full-length mirror.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A man who is excessively concerned with his clothing and overall appearance: A "fop" is a man who pays an inordinate amount of attention to fashion, grooming, and style, often to the point of being considered vain or affected.
Usage Examples
  • Noun:
    • He was considered a fop, always wearing the latest and most extravagant suits.
    • The 18th-century gentleman in the painting looks like a complete fop with his powdered wig and lace cuffs.
Advanced Usage
  • Historical Context: The term "fop" was particularly common in the 17th and 18th centuries (e.g., the Restoration period in England) to describe men obsessed with fashion and manners. It often carried a connotation of foolishness or lack of substance.
    • The play satirized the aristocracy by portraying the main character as a ridiculous fop.
Variants and Related Words
  • Foppish (adj): Characteristic of or resembling a fop; dandyish.
    • He had a foppish manner, constantly adjusting his cravat.
  • Foppery (n): The behavior or style of a fop; excessive concern with fashion.
    • His foppery was the subject of much gossip among his more practical peers.
Synonyms
  • Dandy: A man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance.
  • Beau: A fashionable young man, especially one who is a ladies' man.
  • Coxcomb: A vain and conceited man; a dandy. (This is an older, more derogatory synonym).
Antonyms
  • Slob: A person who is lazy and has low standards of cleanliness.
  • Sloven: A person who is habitually untidy or careless in their appearance.
fop

A fop admires his new silk cravat in a full-length mirror.

Noun
  1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

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