Somewhat like a fribble; having qualities resembling frivolous or trivial behavior; slightly superficial or silly.
Derived from 'fribble' with the suffix '-ish,' from Old English '-isc,' used to create adjectives meaning 'somewhat' or 'like.' Similar formations include 'foolish,' 'childish,' and 'squeamish.'
The '-ish' suffix is wonderfully useful for hedging or softening a criticism—'fribblish' is less harsh than 'frivolous' because it suggests someone is 'sort of' or 'somewhat' silly rather than completely so. This makes it perfect for social commentary where you want to mock someone without being completely cruel.
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