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Definition of dandy - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
fashionDated UK man overly concerned with appearance and dressDated UK
- He was known as the dandy of the town.
2.
- The new sports car is a real dandy, outperforming others in its class..
3.
maritimeRare type of sailing vessel with two mastsRare
- The dandy sailed smoothly across the bay.
4.
paper makingRare component of a paper machineRare
- The dandy roller ensures smooth paper texture.
Adjective
1.
- Everything is just dandy, thanks for asking.
2.
- The weather today is simply dandy.
3.
fashionDated stylish or foppish in appearanceDated
- He wore a dandy outfit to the party.
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type of sailing vessel with two masts 
component of a paper machine
Expressions with dandy
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very good or satisfactory in a cheerful way
Everything is just dandy now that the sun is out.
useful and convenient for a specific purpose
This handy dandy tool can fix almost anything.
perfectly fine or good in a playful way
Everything is dandy as candy with our plans.
expressing that something is good, acceptable, or satisfactory
Everything is fine and dandy like sour candy today!
hard-bristled brush for grooming horses
She used a dandy brush to groom the horse.
mesh cylinder used in papermaking to impress patterns
The watermark was created using a dandy roll during the paper's production..
in good health or spirits
She felt fine and dandy after the long vacation.
used sarcastically to express dissatisfaction or annoyance
Oh great, more rain, that'll be just dandy.
viral disease from mosquitoes causing rash and joint pain
Dandy fever can cause a rash and joint pain.
man very concerned with his appearance
He was known as a jack-a-dandy, always dressed in the latest fashion.
outstanding example of its kind
That new car is a real jim-dandy!
early form of bicycle without pedals
The museum displayed a dandy horse from the 19th century..
Origin of dandy
possibly Scottish, dandy (fine fellow)
Terms with dandy included in their meaning
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dandy
man known for stylish dress and manners
conceited person
foolish or conceited person, like a dandy
appearance
make someone resemble a dandy
dandy-like
resembling a dandy or fop
style culture
behavior focused on polished looks and the refined habits of a dandy
Examples of dandy in a sentence
At the party, the dandy drew everyone's attention. That movie was a real dandy! Her performance was a dandy, earning her a standing ovation. The old dandy was restored to its former glory. They spotted a dandy anchored near the shore. The dandy helps in forming the paper sheet.
Without the dandy, the paper would be uneven. The weather is dandy for a picnic. Her dandy attitude masked her true feelings. Her dandy outfit turned heads at the party. The meal was absolutely dandy, leaving everyone satisfied. Her dandy shoes caught everyone's attention. The dandy design of the room impressed visitors.
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- French:dandy, correct, ...
- German:Dandy, prima, ...
- Italian:dandy, a meraviglia, ...
- Spanish:dandi, perfecto, ...
- Portuguese:dândi, ótimo, ...
- Chinese:花花公子, 不错的, ...
- Japanese:洒落者, 結構, ...
- Arabic:مترف, مُرْضٍ, ...
- Hebrew:דַּנְדִּי, נֶהְדָּר, ...
- Russian:щеголь, замечательный, ...
- Ukrainian:денді, чудовий, ...
- Hindi:फैशनेबल व्यक्ति, ठीक-ठाक, ...
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