Popinjays are a type of person who is overly ostentatious and vain. They are often characterized by their flamboyant dress and mannerisms. The term 'POPINJAY' is derived from the Middle French word 'papegai, ' which means parrot. The crossword solutions for the term 'popinjays' are DANDIES (7 letters), FOPS (4 letters), and swells (6 letters). DANDIES are men who are overly concerned with their appearance and dress in an exaggeratedly fashionable manner. FOPS are similar to DANDIES, but they are more focused on their social status and wealth. Swells are people who are considered to be fashionable and wealthy. All three terms are used to describe people who are overly ostentatious and vain.