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- [dan-dee]
- /ˈdæn di/
- /ˈdæn.di.ˌɪ.zəm/
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- [dan-dee]
- /ˈdæn di/
Definitions of dandyism word
- noun plural dandyism a man who is excessively concerned about his clothes and appearance; a fop. 1
- noun plural dandyism Informal. something or someone of exceptional or first-rate quality: Your reply was a dandy. 1
- adjective dandyism characteristic of a dandy; foppish. 1
- adjective dandyism Informal. fine; excellent; first-rate: a dandy vacation spot. 1
- noun dandyism The manners and dress of a dandy. 1
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Origin of dandyism
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 Dandyism
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
dandyism 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 about 62% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
dandyism usage trend in Literature
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