— dandily, dandyishly, dandiacally /dan duy"euhk lee/ , adv. — dandyish, dandiacal , adj. — dandyism , n.
/dan"dee/ , n. , pl. dandies , adj., dandier, dandiest .
n.
1. a man who is excessively concerned about his clothes and appearance; a fop.
2. Informal. something or someone of exceptional or first-rate quality: Your reply was a dandy.
adj.
3. characteristic of a dandy; foppish.
4. Informal. fine; excellent; first-rate: a dandy vacation spot.
[ 1770-80; orig. uncert. ]