dapperly

dap·per

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dap-er]
- /ˈdæp ər/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dap-er]
- /ˈdæp ər/

Definitions of dapperly word

adjective dapperly neat; trim; smart: He looked very dapper in his new suit. 1
adjective dapperly lively and brisk: to walk with a dapper step. 1
adjective dapperly small and active. 1
noun dapperly In a dapper way. 1

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Origin of dapperly

First appearance:

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; late Middle English daper < Middle Dutch dapper nimble, stalwart; cognate with German tapfer brave

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Parts of speech for Dapperly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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dapperly popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data about 74% 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.

dapperly usage trend in Literature

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