frippery

/ˈfrɪpərɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

showy or expensive but often worthless or lacking in real value; frivolity

“The shop’s elaborate decorations were an example of pure frrippery.”

2. noun

something that is considered worthless or of little value

“The broken trinket was an example of frrippery that he had picked up on his travels.”

Synonyms

  • frivolity
  • frivolousness

Antonyms

  • substance
  • worth