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dandy

[ˈdændi]

dandy Definition

  • 1a man who is very concerned about his appearance and always dresses in fashionable clothes
  • 2something or someone that is excellent or impressive

Using dandy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dandy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    He was a dandy who always wore a suit and tie.

  • Example

    The car is a real dandy, with all the latest features.

  • Example

    She thinks he's a bit of a dandy, but she likes him anyway.

dandy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for dandy

Antonyms for dandy

Idioms Using dandy

  • a small but excellent example of something

    Example

    This is a dandy little restaurant, with great food and service.

  • in excellent condition or quality

    Example

    The car is running as fine as a dandy after the tune-up.

  • looking very good or attractive

    Example

    She looked dandy as candy in her new dress.

Phrases with dandy

  • fine and dandy

    everything is going well or is satisfactory

    Example

    A: How are you doing? B: Fine and dandy, thanks for asking.

  • an early form of bicycle propelled by the rider's feet pushing against the ground

    Example

    The dandy horse was invented in Germany in 1817.

  • a roller covered with wire cloth used in papermaking to produce watermarks

    Example

    The dandy roll is used to create the watermark on the paper.

Origins of dandy

originated from the Scottish 'dandie', meaning 'a little fellow'

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Summary: dandy in Brief

The term 'dandy' [ˈdændi] refers to a man who is very concerned about his appearance and always dresses in fashionable clothes. It can also mean something or someone that is excellent or impressive, as in 'The car is a real dandy, with all the latest features.' The phrase 'fine and dandy' denotes everything is going well, while idioms like 'a dandy little' and 'as fine as a dandy' express excellence or quality.

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