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- [dan-dee]
- /ˈdæn di/
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- [dan-dee]
- /ˈdæn di/
Definitions of dandy word
- countable noun dandy A dandy is a man who thinks a great deal about his appearance and always dresses in smart clothes. 3
- adjective dandy If you say that something is dandy, you mean it is good or just right. 3
- noun dandy a man greatly concerned with smartness of dress; beau 3
- noun dandy a yawl or ketch 3
- adjective dandy very good or fine 3
- noun dandy a man who pays too much attention to his clothes and appearance; fop 3
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Origin of dandy
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; origin uncertain
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Dandy
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dandy popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
dandy usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dandy
adj dandy
- terrific — extraordinarily great or intense: terrific speed.
- marvelous — superb; excellent; great: a marvelous show.
- first-rate — excellent; superb.
- splendid — gorgeous; magnificent; sumptuous. Synonyms: luxurious, dazzling, imposing. Antonyms: squalid.
- nifty — attractively stylish or smart: a nifty new dress for Easter.
adjective dandy
- superb — admirably fine or excellent; extremely good: a superb performance.
noun dandy
- fop — a man who is excessively vain and concerned about his dress, appearance, and manners.
- clotheshorse — a frame on which to hang laundry for drying or airing
- beau — A woman's beau is her boyfriend or lover.
- coxcomb — a foppish man
- fashion plate — a person who consistently wears the latest style in dress.
Antonyms for dandy
adj dandy
- insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
- unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
- ignorant — lacking in knowledge or training; unlearned: an ignorant man.
- stupid — lacking ordinary quickness and keenness of mind; dull.
- unacceptable — capable or worthy of being accepted.
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