Froufrou
[froo-froo] /ˈfruˌfru/
noun
1.
elaborate decoration, as frills, ribbons, or ruffles, especially on women’s clothing.
2.
a rustling, particularly the rustling of silk, as in a woman’s dress.
/ˈfruːˌfruː/
noun
1.
a swishing sound, as made by a long silk dress
2.
elaborate dress or ornamentation, esp worn by women
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[frou-zee] /ˈfraʊ zi/ adjective, frouzier, frouziest. 1. . [frou-zee] /ˈfraʊ zi/ adjective, frowzier, frowziest. 1. dirty and untidy; slovenly. 2. ill-smelling; musty. /ˈfraʊzɪ/ adjective frowzier, frowziest, frouzier, frouziest, frowsier, frowsiest 1. untidy or unkempt in appearance; shabby 2. ill-smelling; frowsty adj. also frowsy, 1680s, possibly related to dialectal frowsty (q.v.).
- Frow
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- Froward
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