dandy

Meanings

• noun

  A man who takes great care over his appearance and manners, often to an extravagant degree.

  - "The dandy strutted down the street, preening himself in the mirror."
  - "Despite his dandyish ways, he was a brilliant inventor."
  - "The novel's protagonist was a dandy, with his silk cravats and powdered wig."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈdændi/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=88675802"

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Synonyms

all very well , well and good

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dandy
andy , dainty , fandy , handy

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Variants

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dandies , dandy , dandyish , dandyishly , dandier , dandiest , handy-dandy , jim-dandies , jim-dandy , fine and dandy

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Etymology

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Originally used to describe a man of fashion in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dandy' originated from the Spanish word 'danado', meaning 'given', as it was originally used to describe a man who was given the means to dress fashionably.

2. In the 19th century, dandies were often associated with the 'male gaze' and the objectification of women.

3. The term 'dandyism' is still used today to describe a person who takes great care over their appearance and manners, even if it is considered excessive or affected.

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Related Concepts

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1. Peacock: A man who dresses extravagantly and takes great care over his appearance, similar to a dandy.

2. Dandified: Adjective form of dandy, meaning having or displaying the manners, appearance, and refinement of a dandy.

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Culture

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The dandy was a popular figure in literature and art during the Romantic era, particularly in England. He was often portrayed as a witty, sophisticated, and elegant man who devoted great attention to his appearance and manners.

How to Memorize "dandy"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a man dressed in fashionable clothing, with a monocle, a cane, and a top hat. Visualize him strutting down the street, preening himself in the mirror.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dandy' with the image of a man who takes great care over his appearance and manners.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by associating the word 'dandy' with the phrase 'Dapper And Notable Dandy'.

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