fop

Meanings

• noun

  A person who affects affected manners, often with extravagant clothing and behavior.

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Pronunciation

1. /fɒp/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=90914534"

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Synonyms

barbermonger , coxcomb , dandy , dood , dude , masher , metrosexual , popinjay

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with fop
hop , mop , prop

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Variants

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fop , fops , fopped , fopping

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Etymology

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Originally meant 'fool' or 'clown' in the 16th century, but the modern sense developed in the 18th century.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'fop' originated from the Middle English word 'foppe,' meaning 'fool' or 'clown'.

2. The 18th century saw a rise in the popularity of 'fops,' particularly among the upper classes.

3. Satirical works such as 'The Rake's Progress' by William Hogarth depicted the excesses and folly of 'fops' in vivid detail.

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Related Concepts

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1. dandy: A man who pays excessive attention to his personal appearance and behavior, similar to a fop.

2. macaroni: A term used in the 18th century to describe a fashionable, extravagant man, similar to a fop.

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Culture

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In literature, 'fops' were often portrayed as vain and foolish men in the 18th and 19th centuries, particularly in satirical works.

How to Memorize "fop"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person wearing extravagant clothing and behaving in an affected manner.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'fop' with the image of a vain and foolish person.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'F' in 'fop' stands for 'Foolish'.

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