fop
UK: fɒp | US: fɑːp
n. a man who is excessively concerned with his clothing and appearance; a dandy.
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The word "fop" originated in the late 17th century, likely as a shortening of the obsolete term "fopdoodle," which meant a foolish or insignificant person. Its exact roots are unclear, but it may derive from Dutch or Low German influences. Over time, "fop" evolved to specifically describe a vain, overly fashionable man, reflecting societal mockery of excessive vanity.
The fop spent hours preening in front of the mirror.
In the 18th century, a fop was often ridiculed in satirical plays.
He dressed like a fop, with lace cuffs and an embroidered waistcoat.
The novel’s antagonist was a shallow fop obsessed with his wig.
Modern dandies are sometimes called fops as a playful insult.