frill n. + Add to list US //ˈfɹɪɫ// UK //fɹˈɪl// frill Archaic SynonymsEtymology Synonyms falderolflouncefurbelowgimcrackgimcrackerynonsenseruffruffletrumperyEtymology 1 Of uncertain origin.Etymology 2OFRfriller→ENfrill From Old French friller.