Frenchie

Compact wrinkly companion

Frenchie is an informal term for a French bulldog, the compact, bat-eared breed popular in cities: Frenchies are everywhere in Brooklyn now.

It can also be a casual or affectionate term for a French person, sometimes mildly dismissive depending on tone.

In older slang, a Frenchie was a condom—from the association of France with sexual sophistication.

breed

bulldog

Squat, wrinkle-faced canine

breeder · kennel · pedigree · whelping · bat ears · compact · muscular · stocky · AKC · purebred

pet

companion

One who keeps company

cuddle · playful · bonding · personality · temperament · family dog · couch potato · snuggle · devoted · gentle

brachycephalic

snub-nosed

Having a short, flat nose

snoring · snuffling · breathing · respiratory · airway · overheating

French

Paris

France's chief city

ooh la la · bonjour · je ne sais quoi

fashion

trendy

Currently in vogue

celebrity · designer · accessories · sweater · costume · photogenic · influencer · hashtag · viral · boutique

care

veterinarian

Doctor for animals

training · spaying · neutering · microchip · ear cleaning · nail trimming · diet · allergies · hip dysplasia

Categories
Opposites
dog breed type

FrenchieGreat Dane

Large shorthaired breed

Irish Wolfhound · Boston Terrier · German Shepherd · English Bulldog · Saint Bernard

nationality/cultural identity

FrenchieBrit

Informal UK citizen

Tommy · Englishman · Anglo · German · American

national/cultural identity slang

FrenchieYankee

Person from northeastern states

Brit · Jerry · Tommy · Aussie

Phrases
Family

French, Frenchman, Frenchwoman, Frenchy

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG