dandy
Senso (English)
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- A man very concerned about his physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.
- A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl.
- A dandy roller.
- (slang) A small glass of whisky.
Synonyms
fashion-plate
puppist
jimhickey
Jack-a-dandy
toff
fashion-monger
fashionable woman
O.K.
lily‐of‐the‐valley
chivalrous person
Frequenza
Pronunciato come (IPA)
/ˈdæn.di/
Etimologia (English)
In summary
Borrowed from Scots dandy (“a fop; one who is well-dressed”). Of uncertain origin. Possibly from Dandy, a diminutive of Andrew, yet the Scots word is used also in reference to women. Alternatively, possibly a back-formation of Scots dandilly, dandillie (“one who is spoiled or pampered; a "pet"”). Compare English dandle and dander.
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