1. excessively concerned with one’s appearance and clothing in a way that seems vain or affected
Usage: often implies criticism or mockery

Examples

• His foppish attention to his hair and clothes made him seem shallow.
• The actor’s foppish mannerisms were perfect for the role of the vain nobleman.
• She found his foppish behavior irritating and superficial.
• The character was portrayed as a foppish dandy obsessed with fashion.
• His foppish dress sense included elaborate ruffles and bright colors.
• The novel’s villain was a foppish gentleman who cared only about appearances.