"dandy" meaning in English

See dandy in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /ˈdæn.di/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dandy.wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-dandy.wav [US] Forms: dandy [positive], dandier [comparative], dandiest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|dandy|dandier|dandiest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A dandy person is someone how acts like a dandy. Synonyms: foppish
    Sense id: simple-dandy-en-adj-~jF4f4TS
  2. If something is dandy, it is excellent.
    Sense id: simple-dandy-en-adj-6dEGamh~

Noun

IPA: /ˈdæn.di/ Audio: LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-dandy.wav [UK], LL-Q1860 (eng)-Wodencafe-dandy.wav [US] Forms: dandy [singular], dandies [plural]
Head templates: {{noun|2=dandies}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A dandy is a man who is very concerned about his physical appearance. Synonyms: fop
    Sense id: simple-dandy-en-noun-UscObh4B
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    },
    {
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