clotheshorse
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
A person excessively concerned with the appearance of their clothing.
Register: derogatory, slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
Her mother was a genuine clotheshorse. She had had more kimonos and dresses than room in their chests to store them […]
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “clotheshorse” mean?
A person excessively concerned with the appearance of their clothing.
Is “clotheshorse” formal or informal?
clotheshorse is generally derogatory, slang.