Foppish (fop-ish) Adjective excessively refined and fastidious in taste and manner More about Foppish First recorded in 1595–1605. Formed from fop + ish Examples of Foppish The actor’s foppish mannerisms in the play perfectly capture the essence of a vain nobleman. His foppish attire, complete with a silk cravat and tailored waistcoat, stood out at the casual gathering. Pandemonium (pan-duh-moh-nee-uhm) Noun wild uproar or unrestrained disorder; tumult or chaos More about Pandemonium First recorded in 1660–70; After Pandaemonium, Milton’s name in Paradise Lost for the capital of hell: Meanwhile the winged Haralds by command Of Sovran power, with awful Ceremony Trumpets sound throughout the Host proclaim A solemn Counsel forthwith to be held At Pandaemonium, the high Capital Of Satan and his Peers Examples of Pandemonium When the escaped lion roamed the zoo grounds, pandemonium ensued as visitors ran in every direction, screaming in fear. When the opposing team scored ...
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