Pronunciation: /ˈdændi/

Definitions of dandy

noun a man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance

Example Sentences

A1 He wore a dandy hat to the party.

A2 The dandy always had the latest fashion trends.

B1 The man considered himself a bit of a dandy, always impeccably dressed.

B2 She admired his dandy style and attention to detail.

C1 The dandy's wardrobe was filled with designer labels and bespoke suits.

C2 His reputation as a dandy preceded him wherever he went.

adjective excellent; first-rate

Example Sentences

A1 He wore a dandy hat to the party.

A2 The dandy gentleman always had a smile on his face.

B1 The dandy car was the envy of all his friends.

B2 She had a dandy sense of style that caught everyone's attention.

C1 The dandy restaurant served the most exquisite dishes.

C2 His dandy manners and charm made him a favorite among the elite.

Examples of dandy in a Sentence

formal He always dressed in a dandy manner, with perfectly tailored suits and polished shoes.

informal Jim thought he looked pretty dandy in his new leather jacket.

slang That new song is dandy, I can't stop listening to it.

figurative Despite the challenges, she managed to keep a dandy attitude throughout the project.

Grammatical Forms of dandy

past tense

dandied

plural

dandies

comparative

more dandy

superlative

most dandy

present tense

dandies

future tense

will dandy

perfect tense

have dandied

continuous tense

is dandying

singular

dandy

positive degree

dandy

infinitive

to dandy

gerund

dandying

participle

dandied

Origin and Evolution of dandy

First Known Use: 1780 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The word 'dandy' originated in the late 18th century in Britain.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a man who placed particular importance on his appearance and fashion, the meaning of 'dandy' has evolved to also signify a person who is overly concerned with their clothes and looks, often to the point of being vain or pretentious.