DANDY
What does "DANDY" mean?
A man unduly concerned with looking fashionable and refined; also, informally, something excellent.
Meanings
- A man who places great importance on a refined, fashionable appearance. He dressed like a Regency dandy, every button precise.
- Excellent; first-rate. Everything was going just fine and dandy. informal
Did you know?
- The most famous dandy, Beau Brummell, was actually a minimalist: by spurning bright colours and frills for plain, exquisitely tailored dark suits, he helped invent the modern men's business suit.
Word origin
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the late 18th century; possibly a shortened pet form of the name Andrew.
Remember it
A DANDY says 'Dan, D' - picture a perfectly dressed Dan who insists on the grade D for everyone else's outfit.
A little poem
The dandy at the door
checked his cuffs once more,
for the world might forgive a sin-
but never a crooked pin.
clerihew
What it teaches
Restraint can dazzle louder than excess; the plainest cut is sometimes the proudest.
Quick facts
What does DANDY mean?
A man unduly concerned with looking fashionable and refined; also, informally, something excellent.
Is DANDY a valid word?
Yes — DANDY is one of the answer words in Wordul, the daily word game.
How many letters is DANDY?
DANDY has 5 letters and 2 syllables.
Where does DANDY come from?
Of uncertain origin, recorded from the late 18th century; possibly a shortened pet form of the name Andrew.
What can DANDY teach us?
Restraint can dazzle louder than excess; the plainest cut is sometimes the proudest.
How players do
Be the first to solve it.