dandy

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dandy

He wore a fine suit and polished shoes, looking every inch the dandy.

Definition

  1. Noun:

    • A man excessively concerned with his clothes and appearance: A "dandy" is a man who places great importance on dressing fashionably and elegantly, often in a showy or meticulous manner.
    • Something excellent or first-rate: (Informal, chiefly US) A "dandy" can refer to something that is very good or outstanding.
    • A small, two-masted sailing vessel: (Nautical) A "dandy" is a type of small sailboat with a particular mast configuration.

  2. Adjective:

    • Excellent, very good: (Informal) Used to describe something as fine, splendid, or first-rate.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Person):
    • He was known as a dandy, always wearing the latest tailored suits and polished shoes.
    • In the 19th century, Beau Brummell was the archetypal dandy.
  • Noun (Thing):
    • That new tool of yours is a real dandy; it works perfectly.
  • Adjective:
    • We had a dandy time at the seaside.
    • "That's a dandy idea!" he exclaimed.
Advanced Usage
  • "All fine and dandy": An idiom meaning everything is satisfactory or going well, sometimes used ironically.
    • The plan looks all fine and dandy on paper, but we need to consider the practical challenges.
Variants and Related Words
  • Dandified (adj): Describing someone or something made to look like a dandy; overly ornate in dress or style.
    • He had a dandified appearance with his silk cravat and cane.
  • Dandyism (n): The style and conduct characteristic of a dandy.
    • His dedication to dandyism was evident in every detail of his wardrobe.
Synonyms
  • Noun (Person): Fop, beau, clotheshorse, fashion plate.
  • Adjective/Informal Noun (Thing): Excellent, superb, great, smashing, neat, bully.
Related Phrases
  • Dandy brush: A stiff brush used for grooming horses.
    • The groom used a dandy brush to clean the horse's coat.
  • Dandy roll: (Papermaking) A roller used to imprint a watermark or pattern on paper during manufacture.
Idioms
  • "Jack the Dandy": A historical or literary term for a stylish or foppish man.
    • He strutted about like Jack the Dandy, drawing everyone's attention.
dandy

He wore a fine suit and polished shoes, looking every inch the dandy.

Adjective
  1. very good
    • he did a bully job
    • a neat sports car
    • had a great time at the party
    • you look simply smashing
Noun
  1. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost
  2. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

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