Foppishly

/ˈfɒp.ɪ.ʃli/ adverb

Definition

In a foppish manner; in a way that shows excessive, foolish concern with appearance and fashion.

Etymology

From foppish + -ly (adverbial suffix). This is the standard modern way to form adverbs from adjectives in English.

Kelly Says

The evolution from fopperly to foppishly shows how English standardized its adverb formation—we moved from multiple options to one clear rule (-ish adjectives + -ly adverbs).

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