Indicates something might dazzle the eyes but lacks substance or practical value. Expensive gadgets are often mere fripperies that offer more style than function.
Pro Tip 2/3
Easily Tempted
Be aware of purchases made on a whim, often driven by the appearance, not usefulness. Tourists sometimes buy fripperies, allured by their novelty, only to discard them later.
Pro Tip 3/3
Negative Tone
Often used to criticize or express disapproval of something considered unnecessary. The critic dismissed the film's elaborate costumes as mere frippery.