Frilly things are lacy, decorative, or ruffled. ... Even language can be described, figuratively, as frilly if it's showy or overly fancy.

What does frilly hair mean?

(rʌfəl ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular present tense ruffles , present participle ruffling , past tense, past participle ruffled. 1. verb. If you ruffle someone's hair, you move your hand backwards and forwards through it as a way of showing your affection towards them.

What does frilly blouse mean?

frilly in American English

(ˈfrɪli) adjectiveWord forms: frillier, frilliest. covered with or marked by frills. Some of the more elaborate dress shirts have frilly fronts. frivolous; inconsequential.