clotheshorse

Meanings

• noun

  A person who owns and wears many clothes, especially expensive ones.

  - "She is a clotheshorse for designers."
  - "He spends a fortune on clothes, making him a true clotheshorse."

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Synonyms

airer , clothes maiden , clothes screen

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Variants

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clotheshorse , clotheshorses

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Etymology

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Originally, a clotheshorse was a wooden or metal frame used to hang clothes out to dry. The term later came to be used figuratively to describe someone who wears a great deal of clothing.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'clotheshorse' first appeared in print in the late 1800s.

2. In some cultures, it is considered impolite to comment on someone's appearance or clothing, so the term 'clotheshorse' may be used indirectly to make such a comment.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fashionista: A person who loves fashion and follows the latest trends closely.

2. Dandy: A man who is excessively concerned with his personal appearance and fashion.

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Culture

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The term 'clotheshorse' has been used in various forms of literature and media to describe individuals who are excessively concerned with their appearance and fashion. In some cases, it can be used pejoratively to imply that someone is shallow or materialistic.

How to Memorize "clotheshorse"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person with an extensive wardrobe, trying on and wearing different outfits every day.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'clotheshorse' with someone who is constantly shopping for and wearing new clothes.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Clothes on a Horse' to help remember the definition of the term.

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