Fripperer

/ˈfrɪpərər/ noun

Definition

One who fripers or engages in frivolous behavior; a person involved in trickery or fraud involving secondhand goods.

Etymology

From 'fripper' combined with the suffix '-er,' creating an agent noun. Related to French 'fripperie' and 'fripon.' The doubling of '-er' intensifies the meaning, suggesting someone who persistently engages in the behavior.

Kelly Says

This word is a great example of how suffix stacking works in English—'fripper' + 'er' = 'fripperer'—but we don't see this in modern English much because it sounds awkward, showing how language naturally eliminates redundant combinations over time.

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