Definitions for dandyism

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Random House Webster's College Dictionary

dan•dyˈdæn di(n.)(pl.)-dies

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

  2. something or someone of exceptional quality.

    Category: Informal

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

  4. fine; excellent; first-rate.

    Category: Informal

Origin of dandy:

1770–80; orig. uncert.

dan′dy•ism(n.)

Wiktionary

  1. dandyism(Noun)

    The manners and dress of a dandy.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Dandyism(noun)

    the manners and dress of a dandy; foppishness


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