A woman who looks good on the surface but has no substance.
All fur coat and no knickers
Example Sentences
"It was absolutely All fur coat and no knickers!"
"That's a bit All fur coat and no knickers, isn't it?"
Etymology & History
British expression meaning superficially glamorous but lacking substance. Northern English origin. Suggests pretentiousness. 'All hat and no cattle' is American equivalent.
Word Details
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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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