Definition of Frill
Frill
frill
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(noun)
a strip or fabric that is gathered and pleated, and then attached to a garment or a larger piece of fabric, especially at the edge, as a decoration;
e.g. The dress had a satin frill at the bottom.
(noun)
a fringe of hair or feathers or a bony projection that occurs naturally around the neck of a bird or animal;
e.g. The lizard's frill caused it to get stuck in the hole.
(noun)
a thing or feature that is unnecessary but included for decorative value or comfort;
e.g. The heated seats are another frill of the luxury car.
(noun)
an affected air or attitude, a snobbish behavior (usually used as "frills");
e.g. He acquired many frills and an inflated sense of self after he began earning a lot of money.
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