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dandy

/ˈdæn.di/
dan · dy
Adverb:dandily
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Plural:dandies
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dandy Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

North American Excellent, splendid, or first-rate (often used informally or ironically in the phrase 'fine and dandy').

Example

"The mechanic found a dandy little solution that fixed the engine rattle in minutes."

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• noun

1

A man unduly devoted to style, neatness, and fashion in dress and appearance.

Example

"The nineteenth-century novelist was a well-known dandy who wore tailored velvet coats and silk cravats."

2

North American An excellent, remarkable, or first-rate thing or person of its kind.

Example

"That classic convertible you restored is a real dandy."

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• Rhymes for dandy

• Nearby Words

dandle
dandruff
dandruffy
dandy
dane
danes
dang

Word Origin & Etymology

Originating in late 18th-century Scottish border slang, likely as a diminutive or altered form of the given name Andrew.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dandy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dandy
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