Fop became a pejorative term for a foolish man overly concerned with his appearance and clothes in 17th-century England. Some of the very many similar alternative terms are: "coxcomb", fribble, "popinjay" (meaning "parrot"), fashion-monger, and "ninny". "Macaroni" was another term, of the 18th century, more specifically concerned with fashion.A modern-day fop may also be a reference to a foolish person who is overly concerned about his clothing, luxuries, minor details, refined language and leisurely hobbies. Generally incapable of engaging in conversations, activities or thoughts without the idealism of aesthetics or pleasures.