"Frippery" refers to something that is decorative, showy, or extravagant, but without much value or substance. It often describes something that is superficial or unnecessary, meant to attract attention or impress others.
Sentences with «frippery»
Matrix Powerwatch counts steps and calories and has no need of fripperies such as chargers or batteries (t3.com)
The script can be dismissed as frippery but I reckon it says something more fundamental about the change in our attitude to democracy and in turn the rise of populism and it's cheerleading bampots like Donald Trump and Nigel Farage. (totalpolitics.com)
I knew Jennifer of Frippery Vintage would find incredible pieces when she went globetrotting to Italy in search of treasures for her shop, but I didn't expect her to find the most jaw dropping vintage cocktail ring I've ever seen. (bedknobsandbaubles.com)