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- [dan-dee]
- /ˈdæn di/
- /ˈdændɪɪʃ /
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- [dan-dee]
- /ˈdæn di/
Definitions of dandyish word
- noun plural dandyish a man who is excessively concerned about his clothes and appearance; a fop. 1
- noun plural dandyish Informal. something or someone of exceptional or first-rate quality: Your reply was a dandy. 1
- adjective dandyish characteristic of a dandy; foppish. 1
- adjective dandyish Informal. fine; excellent; first-rate: a dandy vacation spot. 1
- noun dandyish In the style of a dandy. 1
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Origin of dandyish
First appearance:
before 1770 One of the 46% newest English words
First recorded in 1770-80; origin uncertain
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Parts of speech for Dandyish
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dandyish 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.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
dandyish usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for dandyish
adjective dandyish
- foppish — resembling or befitting a fop; excessively refined and fastidious in taste and manner.
- vain — excessively proud of or concerned about one's own appearance, qualities, achievements, etc.; conceited: a vain dandy.
- affected — If you describe someone's behaviour as affected, you disapprove of the fact that they behave in an unnatural way that is intended to impress other people.
- preening — (of animals, especially birds) to trim or dress (feathers, fur, etc.) with the beak or tongue: The peacock preened itself on the lawn.
- narcissistic — having an undue fascination with oneself; vain.
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