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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

  • (..) Sure. Pull up a chair. sit down and let's talk. Sure. R.P. McMurphy. That's a hell ot a tish there. Doc. -lsn't that a dandy? -Yeah. lt's about pounds. ain't it? -No. . -Thirty-two. But l'll tell you. (..)
    1975 One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest