Frenchy
Americannoun
plural
Frenchiesadjective
adjective
noun
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of Frenchy
First recorded in 1820–30; French 1 + -y 1, for the adjective; French 1 ( def. ) + -y 2 ( def. ) for the noun
Example Sentences
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For the character Frenchy, she dyed a wig bright red using a Magic Marker and fashioned a pink poodle skirt out of her own bath mat and furry toilet seat cover.
From New York Times • Apr. 24, 2024
Xander Bogaerts led off with a double, advanced on a groundout and scored on a fly ball by Frenchy Cordero.
From Seattle Times • May 1, 2022
The obituary for Peter Frenchy — whom you can find teary-eyedin a photo taken after renewing his wedding vows — described his participation in the project as the highlight of his life.
From Washington Post • Aug. 24, 2021
Deputy sheriff Destry tames the town of Bottle Neck, including saloon singer Frenchy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2020
“With a little help from their Frenchy friend,” added Kojo, who’d gone to the rock ledge to examine his phone.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
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