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frilly

Syllabification: (frill·y)
Pronunciation: /ˈfrilē/
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Definition of frilly

adjective (frillier, frilliest)

  • decorated with frills or similar ornamentation:a frilly apron
  • overelaborate or showy in character or style:seafood dishes that avoid being too frilly or rich

noun

(frillies) informal
  • an item of women’s underwear.

Derivatives

frilliness

Pronunciation: /ˈfrilēnis/
noun

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