dandy /ˈdæn.di/noun 9adjective 3forms 3phrases 1 noun9 •A man very concerned about his physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.The gallant young Indian dandy at home on furlough — immense dandies these — chained and moustached — driving in tearing cabs, the pillars of the theatres, living at West End Hotels, — […] — 1847 •Something excellent in its class. •A dandy roller. •(UK) A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl. •(India) An open sedan chair formed by suspending a rudimentary frame or strong cloth from a pole or set of poles.As the darkness closed in... I had to give up the attempt to use the dandy, and struggle on on foot. •(historical) A horse-drawn railway carriage used on some branch lines. •(India) A boatman, a rower.Our Dandees (or boatmen) boyled their rice. — 1685 •(India) A Shaiva mendicant who carries a small rod....the Dandis, distinguished by carrying a small dand or wand... — 1862 •(slang, no longer used) A small glass of whisky. adjective3 •Excellent; first-rate.What a dandy little laptop you have. •Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.That's all fine and dandy, but how much does it cost? •Like a dandy, foppish. formsdandies · dandier · dandiest Phrases with dandy dandy upTo make fashionable, stylish or flashy in appearance.
