n.
Pronunciation: ' dan-d ē
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural dandies
Etymology: probably short for jack-a-dandy, from 1 jack + a (of) + dandy (origin unknown)
Date: circa 1780
1 : a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance
2 : something excellent in its class
– dan · dy · ish \ -d ē -ish \ adjective
– dan · dy · ish · ly adverb