frill
/fril/
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Definition
- Noun:
- An ornamental strip of fabric that is pleated or gathered and attached as a decoration, typically on clothing or soft furnishings. This is the most common meaning, referring to a decorative trim.
- A natural fringe of feathers, hair, or skin around the neck of an animal or bird. This meaning describes a biological feature.
- (Paleontology) A bony plate that curves upward from the back of the skull in certain dinosaurs, notably ceratopsians. This is a specialized scientific term.
- (Often plural: frills) Unnecessary or showy additions or embellishments. This figurative meaning refers to extra features that are decorative but not essential.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Decorative Trim):
- The little girl's dress had a lace frill around the collar.
- She added a frill to the edge of the curtain for a more elegant look.
- Noun (Biological Feature):
- The lizard displayed its colorful neck frill to intimidate the rival.
- Some breeds of chicken have impressive feather frills.
- Noun (Paleontology):
- The Triceratops is famous for the large frill at the back of its skull.
- Noun (Figurative, usually plural):
- This basic model comes without any unnecessary frills.
- He prefers simple food with no frills.
Advanced Usage
- "No-frills" (Adjective): Describing something that is basic, simple, and without any extra or luxurious features.
- We booked a no-frills flight to save money.
- It's a no-frills restaurant that serves excellent, affordable food.
Variants and Related Words
- Frilly (Adjective): Having or decorated with frills.
- She wore a frilly pink blouse.
- Frilled (Adjective): Having a frill or frills.
- The frilled lizard is named for the large skin flap around its neck.
Synonyms
- Ruffle: A strip of fabric gathered or pleated on one edge, very similar to a frill.
- Furbelow: An old-fashioned or derogatory term for a showy ornament or frill, especially on clothing.
- Flounce: A wide strip of fabric gathered and sewn to a garment, similar to a frill but often fuller.
- Embellishment: Something that decorates or adds detail; can be used figuratively like "frills."
Idioms and Phrases
- To put on frills: To behave in an affectedly elegant or showy manner; to put on airs.
- Ever since she got that promotion, she's been putting on frills.
- Without frills: Simply and directly; without any extra features.
- He told me the news without frills.
Noun
- ornamental objects of no great value
- a strip of pleated material used as a decoration or a trim
- an external body part consisting of feathers or hair about the neck of a bird or other animal
- (paleontology) a bony plate that curves upward behind the skull of many ceratopsian dinosaurs