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First attested in the 1930s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to French fanfaron (“boasting”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
foofaraw
Today it means: Overly excessive or flashy ornamentation or decoration. Full definition →
Today it means: Overly excessive or flashy ornamentation or decoration. Full definition →
First attested in the 1930s, of uncertain origin. Perhaps related to French fanfaron (“boasting”).
Etymology from Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.