— dapperly , adv. — dapperness , n.
/dap"euhr/ , adj.
1. neat; trim; smart: He looked very dapper in his new suit.
2. lively and brisk: to walk with a dapper step.
3. small and active.
[ 1400-50; late ME daper dapper nimble, stalwart; c. G tapfer brave ]
Syn. 1. spruce, modish, jaunty, natty.