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fop
(fop)
Pronunciation:
/fɒp/
noun
a man who is concerned with his clothes and appearance in an affected and excessive way.
Derivatives
foppery
noun
Origin:
late Middle English
(in the sense 'fool'): perhaps related to
fob
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