Added 9 October 2026
fop
/fɒp/ noun
In Latin: formaster Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fop at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
Origin
From Middle English foppe, fobbe (“fop, fool”), but its origin is unclear. Apparently akin to German German foppen (“to jeer”), also of unclear origin.
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