NYT Dictionary

FROUFROU

/ˈfruː.ˌfruː/
NounAdjectiveFROU-froufrou-frou · 2 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, 2026

Meaning

Alternative spelling of frou-frou.

Etymology

Origin: French

F., of imitative origin

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

braveryfalderalfestoonfineryfolderolfoofarawfrillfripperychiffonclinquant

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 6 recorded puzzles:

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