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Definition of fallalery in English: fallalerynoun 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. |