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dandy

Definition

  • noun: a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance
  • noun: a man who cares too much about his clothing and personal appearance
  • adjective: very good
  • adjective: of, relating to, or suggestive of a dandy
  • synonyms: foppish, beau brummel, ok

Examples

  • We thought something was wrong, but he said everything was just 'fine and dandy'.

  • Have you seen the new boat? It's a 'dandy'. [=(more commonly) 'beauty']

  • This looks like a 'dandy' [='fine', 'splendid'] place to have lunch.

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) -Where? -Home. What is he thinking? He think he can just show up and everything's supposed to be fine and dandy. Everybody's supposed to be friends. He got another thing coming, that's for sure. God be my witness, (..)
    2008 The Curious Case of Benjamin Button