Dandy ( noun , adjective )

(As a noun)

Dandy ( noun )

  1. A man who is overly concerned with his clothing and appearance.
  2. A man who is fastidious in his grooming and dress.

Origin:

From late 18th century word dandy, possibly from scottish term dandie, meaning "a man who pays particular attention to dress and appearance", from dandle "to fondle".

Examples:

  1. He was a real dandy, always dressed in the finest clothes.
  2. He was considered a dandy because of his impeccable grooming.
  3. He was a bit of a dandy, but he was also a great dancer.
  4. The dandy was always impeccably dressed, no matter the occasion.
  5. He was a real dandy, he spent hours getting ready before going out.

(As an adjective)

Dandy ( adjective )

  1. A man who is overly concerned with his clothing and appearance.
  2. A man who is fastidious in his grooming and dress.

Origin:

From late 18th century word dandy, possibly from scottish term dandie, meaning "a man who pays particular attention to dress and appearance", from dandle "to fondle".

Examples:

  1. He was a real dandy, always dressed in the finest clothes.
  2. He was considered a dandy because of his impeccable grooming.
  3. He was a bit of a dandy, but he was also a great dancer.
  4. The dandy was always impeccably dressed, no matter the occasion.
  5. He was a real dandy, he spent hours getting ready before going out.
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