dandy: Meaning and Definition of

dan•dy

Pronunciation: (dan'dē), [key]
— n., pl. adj., -dies, -di•er, -di•est.
—n.
  1. a man who is excessively concerned about his clothes and appearance; a fop.
  2. something or someone of exceptional or first-rate quality: Your reply was a dandy.
—adj.
  1. characteristic of a dandy; foppish.
  2. fine; excellent; first-rate: a dandy vacation spot.
Random House Unabridged Dictionary, Copyright © 1997, by Random House, Inc., on Infoplease.
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