1 (BrE) [C] a narrow strip of fabric with a lot of folds that is attached to the edge of a dress, curtain, etc. to decorate it:
a white blouse with frills at the cuffs * a tablecloth with a lace frill around the edge
SYNRUFFLE
2 [pl.] things that are not necessary but are added to make sth more attractive or interesting:
a simple meal with no frills
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