frip·per·y
noun/ˈfrɪpəri/
/ˈfrɪpəri/
[countable, usually plural, uncountable] (plural fripperies)
(especially British English, disapproving)- objects, decorations and other items that are considered unnecessary and expensive
不必要的昂贵饰品（或物件） - spending money on fripperies
把钱花在华而不实的东西上 - She never wore perfume, considering it to be mere frippery.
她从不喷香水，认为香水太俗气了。
Word Originmid 16th cent. (denoting ‘old or second-hand clothes’): from French friperie, from Old French freperie, from frepe ‘rag’, of unknown ultimate origin. - spending money on fripperies