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Definitions for Dandy

[1] a man who is excessively concerned about his clothes and appearance; a fop.
[2] Informal . something or someone of exceptional or first-rate quality: Your reply was a dandy.
[3] characteristic of a dandy; foppish.
[4] Informal . fine; excellent; first-rate: a dandy vacation spot.
[5] a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau
[6] a yawl or ketch
[7] informal very good or fine
[8] another name for dengue

Words related to Dandy

terrific, marvelous, first-rate, splendid, nifty, fly, prime, great, swell, grand, paragon, keen, capital, model, cool, exemplary, famous, first-class, glorious, groovy

Words nearby Dandy

dandiprat, dandle, dandolo, dandong, dandruff, dandy, dandy brush, dandy fever, dandy operation, dandy roll, dandy-brush

Origin of Dandy

First recorded in 1770–80; origin uncertain

Other words from Dandy

dan·di·ly , dan·dy·ish·ly , dan·di·a·cal·ly [dan-dahy -uh  k-lee] /dænˈdaɪ ək li/ , adverb
dan·dy·ish , dan·di·a·cal , adjective
dan·dy·ism , noun

Word origin for Dandy

C18: perhaps short for jack-a-dandy

Synonyms for Dandy

first-rate, marvelous, nifty, splendid, terrific, capital, cool, fly, grand, great, keen, model, paragon, prime, swell, exemplary, famous, first-class, five-star, glorious, groovy, hunky-dory, neat, peachy, sup rior