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Where does “froofy” come from?

froofy (English) comes from English frou-frou, from French frou-frou — a frou-frou; a rustling sound, as of silk fabric.

froofy (English): Frilly; heavily ornamental; fancy; overly...

Definitions

  1. Frilly; heavily ornamental; fancy; overly...

Ancestry of “froofy”, step by step

StepLanguageWordMeaning
1Englishfrou-frouHeavily ornamental; overly elaborate,...
2Frenchfrou-froua frou-frou; a rustling sound, as of silk fabric
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