I. ˈdan-dē noun
( plural dandies )
Etymology: probably short for jack-a-dandy, from jack (I) + 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 -dē-ish adjective
• dan·dy·ish·ly adverb
II. adjective
( dan·di·er ; -est )
Date: 1792
1. : of, relating to, or suggestive of a dandy : foppish
2. : very good : first-rate
a dandy place to stay