dandy
A man who is very concerned with how he looks can be called a dandy. The term is rather old-fashioned — it was commonly used to refer to such men in the 1800s, like the famous dandy Beau Brummell.
As an adjective, dandy means excellent. If you think your new car is dandy, you're excited to own such a great car. In modern use, dandy is often used sarcastically, with just a small change in wording or emphasis: "My new car is just dandy. It's broken down twice today already!" The word dandy is also frequently used in the phrase "fine and dandy".
Definitions of dandy
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very good
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a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
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synonyms:
beau, clotheshorse, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, sheik, swell
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examples:
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George Bryan Brummell
English dandy who was a fashion leader during the Regency (1778-1840)
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types:
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cockscomb, coxcomb
a conceited dandy who is overly impressed by his own accomplishments
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macaroni
a British dandy in the 18th century who affected Continental mannerisms
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type of:
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adult male, man
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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George Bryan Brummell
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a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost
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synonyms:
yawl
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type of:
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sailing ship, sailing vessel
a vessel that is powered by the wind; often having several masts
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sailing ship, sailing vessel
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