froufrou

also
n.

1. Fussy or showy dress or ornamentation.
2. A rustling sound, as of silk.

[French, of imitative origin.]

(FROO-froo)

noun
1. Something fancy, elaborate, and showy.
2. A rustling sound, as of a silk dress.

Etymology
From French, of imitative origin

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Usage
"Too often I go to some lunch party and am presented with an exquisite froufrou creation when what I long for is the pasta the three-year-old sitting next to me is given." — Nigella Lawson; Indulge a Childhood Craving; Calgary Herald (Canada); Aug 23, 2003.

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1) a rustling esp. of a woman's skirts
2) showy or frilly ornamentation