FRILL
What does "FRILL" mean?
A gathered or ruffled strip of fabric used as an ornamental edging.
Meanings
- A strip of pleated or ruffled material trimming the edge of a garment. The blouse had a delicate frill along each cuff.
- An unnecessary extra or luxury; a needless adornment. The budget car comes with no frills - just a seat and an engine. informal
- A fringe of hair, feathers, or skin around an animal's neck. The frilled lizard flares its neck frill to scare off predators. technical
Word origin
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the 16th century; possibly from Flemish 'frul'.
Remember it
FRILL has a double-L like a double ruffle of fabric - the spelling itself frills at the edge.
A little poem
The dress was plain, then plainer still,
till one bold edge confessed a frill.
couplet
Wordplay
- The minimalist tailor went out of business. Too many customers wanted a frill, and he was strictly no-frills.
What it teaches
A frill earns its keep only where the plain has already done its work; decoration cannot rescue a missing foundation.
Quick facts
What does FRILL mean?
A gathered or ruffled strip of fabric used as an ornamental edging.
Is FRILL a valid word?
Yes — FRILL is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is FRILL?
FRILL has 5 letters and 1 syllable.
Where does FRILL come from?
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the 16th century; possibly from Flemish 'frul'.
What can FRILL teach us?
A frill earns its keep only where the plain has already done its work; decoration cannot rescue a missing foundation.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.