noun
dandy
DAN-dee
noun
1
A man who is unusually preoccupied with his clothes, grooming, and refined manners.
"He strolled through town dressed like a Victorian dandy."
adj
1
Very good or fine, in an old-fashioned, cheerful sense.
""How are you feeling?" "Just dandy, thanks.""
How to Use Dandy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA stylish, fussy dresser, or (as an adjective) simply "great" or "fine."
When to use it
"Just dandy" as an adjective is often used sarcastically in modern American English to mean the opposite of fine.
Common pairings
fine and dandy
a real dandy
Word Forms
dandier comparative, dandies plural, dandies plural, dandiest superlative
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Etymology
Borrowed from Scots dandy, meaning a fop or someone unusually well-dressed; the exact origin is uncertain, possibly linked to the name Andrew.