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fringes

[/ˈfrɪndʒɪz/]
noun
franjas
1. Decorative border of threads or strips hanging from an edge
The lampshade had ornate fringes around its edges.
O abajur tinha franjas ornadas ao redor das bordas.
2. Hair cut short and straight across the forehead
She wore her hair with fringes that covered her eyebrows.
Ela usava o cabelo com franjas que cobriam as sobrancelhas.
3. Outer edges or margins; periphery
We lived on the fringes of the city.
Vivíamos nas margens da cidade.
4. The outermost or least important part of a group or movement
Extremists operate on the fringes of the political spectrum.
Os extremistas operam nas margens do espectro político.
Synonyms
edgesbordersmarginsperipherytrim
Antonyms
centercoremiddle

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
franjas
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
franjas
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
franjas
Standard usage
Portugal
franjas
Also used for hair; may say 'ponta' for hair fringe

Related Idioms & Phrases

on the fringes - nas margens/à periferia
fringe benefits - benefícios adicionais/extras
lunatic fringe - ala radical/extremista
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