Definitions

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  • adjective Frilly; heavily ornamental; fancy; overly elaborate, particularly as regards clothing.
  • noun A rustling sound, as of silk fabric

Etymologies

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From French (below).

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  • Showy or frilly ornamentation. This is like "bling-bling" for dressed-up, fancy people.

    May 12, 2008