
Originally Posted by
Spencedshark
: a man who cares too much about his clothing and personal appearance
: something that is very good or impressive : a very good example of something
Full Definition
1 : a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance
2 : something excellent in its class
Other forms: plural dandies
dan·dy·ish \-dē-ish\ adjective
dan·dy·ish·ly adverb
Origin: probably short for jack-a-dandy, from 1jack + a (of) + dandy (origin unknown).
First use: circa 1780
Synonyms: beau, Beau Brummell, buck, dude, fop, gallant, jay, lounge lizard, macaroni, pretty boy, toff [chiefly British]
2dandy
adjective
: very good
Full Definition
1 : of, relating to, or suggestive of a dandy : foppish
2 : very good : first-rate <a dandy place to stay>
Other forms: dan·di·er; dan·di·est
Examples
Have you seen the new boat? It's a dandy.
That was a dandy of a game.
He had a dandyish manner about him.
There you go to all the people who want to know what dandy is