1. present participle of fop; to act like or behave as a fop; to dress or groom oneself in an excessively vain or affected manner
Usage: informal; often used critically or humorously

1. the act or practice of behaving like a fop; excessive concern with appearance or fashion
Usage: informal; often used critically

Examples

• He spent the morning fopping about in front of the mirror, adjusting his cravat repeatedly.
• The character's constant fopping and concern with fashion made him the target of ridicule.
• She accused him of fopping instead of focusing on more important matters.
• His fopping behavior—always checking his reflection—annoyed his practical-minded friends.
• The novel satirizes the fopping of wealthy aristocrats obsessed with their appearance.
• He was fopping around with his hair gel when his boss called an urgent meeting.