Frenchy
Americannoun
adjective
adjective
noun
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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
At first, Frenchy put up a sign offering 15 cents for every Burma-Shave jar turned in.
From Washington Post • Sep. 7, 2022
Steelers quarterback Terry Bradshaw let loose a desperate heave in the direction of running back Frenchy Fuqua.
From Seattle Times • Sep. 6, 2022
Deputy sheriff Destry tames the town of Bottle Neck, including saloon singer Frenchy.
From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 25, 2020
He was an avid follower of Frenchy Hawley’s methods.
From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand
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