DANDY

I. noun (plural dandies) Etymology: probably short for jack-a-~, from 1jack + a (of) + ~ (origin unknown) Date: circa 1780 a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance, something excellent in its class, ~ish adjective ~ishly adverb II. adjective (dandier; -est) Date: 1792 of, relating to, or suggestive of a ~ ; foppish , very good ; first-rate