frogged

A soldier's uniform has a frogged closure on the chest.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Decorated with ornamental fastenings: "frogged" describes a garment, typically a military or formal coat, that is adorned with "frogs" — decorative braided loops and buttons used as fastenings.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:
  • The officer wore a frogged coat with gold braiding. (The coat had ornamental loop-and-button fastenings.)
  • Her evening jacket was frogged in a contrasting color. (The jacket was decorated with braided loops and buttons.)

Advanced Usage

• "frogged uniform": a military uniform featuring frogs as part of its design.
  • The general's frogged uniform was a symbol of rank. (The uniform's braided fastenings indicated high status.)

Variants and Related Words

• Frog (n): a decorative braided loop or fastening on a garment.
  • The jacket's frogs were made of silk cord. (The loops were decorative fasteners.)
• Frogging (n): the craft or technique of adding frogs to clothing.
  • Frogging is often used in historical costume design. (The ornamentation method is common in vintage styles.)

Synonyms

• Braided: decorated with woven trim.
• Ornamented: adorned with decorative elements.
• Embellished: enhanced with added decoration.

Related Idioms

• "Frog in one's throat": a temporary hoarseness or difficulty speaking (not related to the garment term).
  • He had a frog in his throat during the speech. (His voice was hoarse.)