all fur coat and no knickers
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Meaning · English
Someone who appears wealthy or glamorous but lacks substance or real value
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Người có vẻ giàu có hoặc lộng lẫy nhưng thiếu giá trị thực
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Literally: all fur coat and no underwear
Where it’s used:
Used
Widespread English
Sources & notes
Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-07-30; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “all fur coat and no knickers” mean?
Someone who appears wealthy or glamorous but lacks substance or real value Literally: all fur coat and no underwear
Is “all fur coat and no knickers” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.