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frilly

Pronunciation: /ˈfrɪli/

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Definition of frilly

adjective (frillier, frilliest)

  • decorated with frills:a frilly apron
  • over-elaborate or showy in character or style:seafood dishes that avoid being too frilly or rich

noun

(frillies) informal
  • women’s underwear.

Derivatives

frilliness

noun

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