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chichi

fuss

noun shee-SHEE Rare
Descriptions & Qualities Manner

Also means

affectation

Usage Note

Chichi is informal and usually appears in the plural des chichis, meaning unnecessary fuss, airs, or pretentiousness. The phrase faire des chichis means 'to make a fuss' or 'to put on airs'. It can also refer to a fried-dough snack sold at French fairs, equivalent to a churro.

Examples

"Elle fait toujours des chichis pour rien."

Natural Translation

She always makes a fuss over nothing.

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