Definitions of dandy [ˈdæn di]

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Definition of 'dandy'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) dandy
a man excessively concerned about his clothes and appearance; fop.

2. dandy
something or someone of exceptional quality.

3. (adj.) dandy
characteristic of a dandy; foppish.

4. dandy
fine; excellent; first-rate.

Etymology: (1770–80; orig. uncert.)

Definition of 'dandy'

Princeton's WordNet

1. (noun) dandy, dude, fop, gallant, sheik, beau, swell, fashion plate, clotheshorse
a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

2. (adj) yawl, dandy
a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost

3. (adj) bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, dandy, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad(p), peachy, slap-up, swell, smashing
very good
"he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"

Definition of 'dandy'

Webster Dictionary

1. (noun) dandy
one who affects special finery or gives undue attention to dress; a fop; a coxcomb

2. (noun) dandy
a sloop or cutter with a jigger on which a lugsail is set

3. (noun) dandy
a small sail carried at or near the stern of small boats; -- called also jigger, and mizzen

4. (noun) dandy
a dandy roller. See below

'dandy' - Nearby Entries
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