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How to pronounce fop in English?

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Type Words
Synonyms beau, clotheshorse, dandy, dude, fashion plate, gallant, sheik, swell
Type of adult male, man
Has types cockscomb, coxcomb, macaroni

Examples of fop

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If he is supposed to be a fop with bad taste, his clothes certainly fit the bill.
From the thenewstribune.com
Under the city's contract with the FOP, the issue can be decided by an arbitrator.
From the news.enquirer.com
Donald Sinden, in a famous RSC production, made Sir Harcourt a basso profundo fop.
From the guardian.co.uk
Even more misleading is the enduring impression of a precious, hypersensitive fop.
From the time.com
It was initially thought I'd dislocated my elbow, but it turned out I had FOP.
From the thisismoney.co.uk
The FOP works both entrance gates and needs at least 15 people to operate each one.
From the heraldtribune.com
Get on with the game and ensure the wig is gone by the time he hits the FOP.
From the guardian.co.uk
The FOP has refused to disclose the amount of donations received since then.
From the post-gazette.com
Matthews'basement has the offices of FOP, FUP, and has music practice rooms.
From the en.wikipedia.org
More examples
  • Dandy: a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
  • Fop became a pejorative term for a foolish man over-concerned with his appearance and clothes in 17th century England. Some of the very many similar alternative terms are: "coxcomb", fribble, "popinjay" (meaning "parrot"), fashion-monger, and "ninny". ...
  • A vain man; a dandy
  • (FOPS) Falling Objects Protective Structure. A heavy duty structure for protection of the machine operator from falling objects. Usually has 4 posts and a strong roof.
  • (FOPS) Refers to Fall Off Pattern Signal. It is nominally a bearish pattern. see it under day trade setups for more.
  • Abbreviation of:Formatting Objects Processor
  • Petimetre; lechuguino; hombre vano o presumido
  • To strike with an out-stretched arm, usually achieved through the bars of a cage and usually unexpected by the recipient.
  • A man, often effeminate in taste, with exaggerated manners and clothing.