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单词 fallalery
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Definition of fallalery in English:

fallalery

noun faˈlal(ə)ri
mass nounrare

  • Tawdry finery.

    Example sentencesExamples
    • Were I a bookseller I should feel disposed to show my appreciation of this joyous and rare wantonness by decorating my wares with seasonable fallalery.
    • The dazzling array of shops convey the very latest in fallalery to a very chic clientele.
    • Miss Pebmarsh hadn't much money to spare for fallalery.
    • Needless to say, not a single one of the partners, not at least to my knowledge, ever went to a university or any fallalery of that kind.
    • I am weary of pursuing the glittery fallalery.
    Synonyms
    trinket, bauble, knick-knack, gewgaw, gimcrack, bibelot, furbelow, ornament, novelty, curiosity, gimmick, trifle, bagatelle

Origin

Mid 19th century: from obsolete fal-lal 'piece of finery or frippery', perhaps from French falbala furbelow.
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