dandy meaning and definition

DANDY noun

Definition of dandy (noun)

1. a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance
   • synonyms: beau, clotheshorse, dude, fashion plate, fop, gallant, sheik, swell
2. a sailing vessel with two masts; a small mizzen is aft of the rudderpost
   • synonyms: yawl

DANDY adjective

Definition of dandy (adjective)

1. very good
   • "he did a bully job"; "a neat sports car"; "had a great time at the party"; "you look simply smashing"
   • synonyms: bang-up, bully, corking, cracking, great, groovy, keen, neat, nifty, not bad, peachy, slap-up, smashing, swell