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1frill
verb \ˈfril\
Definition of FRILL
transitive verb
: to provide or decorate with a frill
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First Known Use of FRILL
1574
2frill
noun
: a strip of cloth that is gathered into folds on one edge and attached to something (such as clothing or curtains) as a decoration
: something that is added but is not necessary
Full Definition of FRILL
1
a : a gathered, pleated, or bias-cut fabric edging used on clothing b : a strip of paper curled at one end and rolled to be slipped over the bone end (as of a chop) in serving
2
: a ruff of hair or feathers or a bony or cartilaginous projection about the neck of an animal
3
a : affectation, air —usually used in plural <intellectual frills and fustian — Joseph Epstein> b : something decorative or useful and desirable but not essential : luxury
— frilly \ˈfri-lē\ adjective
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Origin of FRILL
perhaps from Dutch dialect (Brabant) frul ribbon bow, trifle
First Known Use: 1591
Related to FRILL
- Antonyms
- basic, essential, fundamental, must, necessity, requirement
FRILL[1] Defined for Kids
frill
noun \ˈfril\
Definition of FRILL for Kids
1
: 2ruffle
2
: something added mostly for show <The food was plain without any frills.>
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