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The definition of dandy is something that is excellent.

(adjective)

When you are having a good day, this is an example of a time when you are feeling dandy.

Dandy is defined as a very well-dressed, well-mannered man.

(noun)

An example of a dandy is a man wearing a suit, shirt, tie, polished shoes and a hat.

See dandy in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun pl. dandies

1. a man who pays too much attention to his clothes and appearance; fop
2. a meticulously well-dressed man
a kind of British yawl or ketch
Informal something very good or first-rate

Origin: < ? playful Scot form of Andy < Andrew: see merry-andrew

adjective dandier, dandiest

Rare of or for a dandy; foppish
☆ Informal very good; first-rate

Related Forms:

dandyish adjective
dandyism noun

See dandy in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun pl. dan·dies

A man who affects extreme elegance in clothes and manners; a fop.
Something very good or agreeable.
Nautical See yawl.

adjective dan·di·er, dan·di·est

Suggestive of or attired like a dandy; foppish.
Fine; good.

Origin:

Origin: Perhaps short for jack-a-dandy, fop

Related Forms:

danˈdi·ly adverb

danˈdy·ish adjective

danˈdy·ish·ly adverb

danˈdy·ism noun

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