Meaning of the word frill in English
What does frill mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
frill
US /frɪl/
UK /frɪl/
Noun
1.
a strip of gathered or pleated material used as a decorative edging or ornament on clothing or other material
Example:
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The dress had a delicate lace frill around the collar.
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She added a pretty frill to the edge of the curtain.
2.
an unnecessary extra feature or embellishment
Example:
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The basic model comes without any expensive frills.
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We want a simple wedding, no frills.
Verb
decorate with a frill or frills
Example:
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She decided to frill the edges of the tablecloth.
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The designer likes to frill her creations with elaborate details.
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