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"Foppish" might mean "fruity" (or, better, "characteristic of a formal, effeminate man") but it speaks only to the outward behavior of someone, not to their orientation. David Hyde Pierce in most of his roles (incl. Frasier's brother in Frasier) is foppish, but he's not a homosexual (and neither is Frasier's brother).
Foppish by atemperman October 6, 2003
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1. A person looking or acting feminine, womanly, or otherwise girly in some way shape or form. The term is often associated with homosexuals, but it can also be used to describe metrosexuals, straight guys, or even females.
2. An object of some sort which could be described as feminine for any reason.
3. Any form of entertainment (movie, television show, video game, etc.) which holds a large number of feminine attributes.
1. Daniel: "Do these pants make me look fat?"
David: "Dude...that has to be the most foppish thing I've ever heard you say. Now I have to kill you."
2. "Daniel's rainbow unicorn muscle shirt is a bit too foppish for my taste."
3. "No Daniel, I do not want to watch 'The Notebook' with you! I can't think of a more foppish movie!"
foppish by Mr.3d PHD March 3, 2008
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An effeminate man with overtones of homosexuality.
An example of foppish would be Val Kilmer in Top Gun. Or Tombstone. Hell, Val Kilmer in almost every movie he ever made.
foppish by Christabella February 8, 2009
that which indicates a clumsy manner or dishevelled appearance/presentation
he emerged feebly from the justy in a felt hat and overcoat, lending a rather foppish impression to passersby
The frogs are coming
Foppish! It’s time to swim.

foppish dandy 

Foppish Dandies are gentlemen of wit and learning, who are known to jape and jest at the expense of others. They wear only the finest doublets and waistcoats, and their devastating bon mots are feared by ladies and gentlemen of good standing every-where.

Foppish Dandies tip their caps at jaunty, rakish or even saucy angles. They compose satirical quatrains while prancing merrily, gadding about gaily, kicking their heels to and fro.

They have also been known flout good taste by wearing the gaudiest and most ostentatious monocles. Some Foppish Dandies comport themselves in a boorish manner, and stay up all night drinking vermouth and squandering their family fortunes at whist.
Lord Hamond Snape Titmarsh-Magpie comported himself in a most boorish manner, affecting the dress and japery of a Foppish Dandy and was slapped by no fewer than eight ladies of good standing for his bold and ribald comments.
foppish dandy by Sebastian Gorkamorka September 7, 2008

Foppish Dandy 

Foppish Dandies primarily are concerned with wit, revelry, and their own stylish appearance. Often confused with gay men (who are also stereotypically well-dressed and witty) they're traditionally unconcerned with sexual preference and many were notorious rakes and womanizers. Well known foppish dandies include John Malcovich in Dangerous Liasons, Andre 3000, Bishop Don "Magic" Juan, Errol Flynn, and the Duke of Windsor.
Mr. W_________, a foppish dandy of eccentric proportion, managed to lure the chambermaid into his boudoire with a measure of port every bit as ample as her heaving, corseted bosom.
Foppish Dandy by ross morrison April 18, 2006
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