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Definition of Dandy
1. Noun. A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance.
Specialized synonyms: Cockscomb, Coxcomb, Macaroni
Generic synonyms: Adult Male, Man
Specialized synonyms: Beau Brummell, Brummell, George Bryan Brummell
Derivative terms: Dandify
2. Adjective. Very good. "You look simply smashing"
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Good
3. Noun. A sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost.
Definition of Dandy
1. n. One who affects special finery or gives undue attention to dress; a fop; a coxcomb.
Definition of Dandy
1. fine [adj -DIER, -DIEST] / a man who is overly concerned about his appearance [n -DIES] - See also: fine
Medical Definition of Dandy
1. Origin: Cf. F. Dandin, ninny, silly fellow, dandiner to waddle, to play the fool; prob. Allied to E. Dandle. Senses 2&3 are of uncertain etymol. 1. One who affects special finery or gives undue attention to dress; a fop; a coxcomb. 2. A sloop or cutter with a jigger on which a lugsail is set. A small sail carried at or near the stern of small boats. Synonym: jigger, and mizzen. 3. A dandy roller. See below. Dandy brush, a yard whalebone brush. Dandy fever. See Dengue. Dandy line, a kind of fishing line to which are attached several crosspieces of whalebone which carry a hook at each end. Dandy roller, a roller sieve used in machines for making paper, to press out water from the pulp, and set the paper. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)
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