dandy
word
/ˈdændi/
DAN-dee
/dˈændi/
DAN-dee
Definition
A 'dandy' is a man who pays a lot of attention to his appearance and fashion. Informally, it can also mean something is very good or excellent.
Usage & Nuances
As a noun, usually old-fashioned or humorous for a stylish man; as an adjective (mainly US informal), means 'excellent.' Tone depends on context: admiring, ironic, or mocking. Not common in everyday speech.
Spanish: petimetre - muy bien (informal)Portuguese (BR): dândi - elegante (homem) - ótimo (informal)Portuguese (PT): dândi - elegante (homem) - ótimo (informal)Chinese (Simplified): 花花公子 - 极好的（非正式）Chinese (Traditional): 花花公子 - 極好的（非正式）Hindi: सज्जन (अति फैशनेबल पुरुष) - शानदार (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: متأنق - ممتاز (غير رسمي)Bengali: ড্যান্ডি (স্টাইলিশ পুরুষ) - দারুণ (উৎকৃষ্ট)Russian: денди - отличный (разг.)Japanese: 伊達男（おしゃれな男性）- 最高（とても良い、口語）Vietnamese: công tử bảnh bao - tuyệt vời (không chính thức)Korean: 멋쟁이 (남성) - 아주 좋은 (비격식)Turkish: züppe (modaya düşkün erkek) - harika (gayriresmî)Urdu: ڈینڈی (فیشن پرست مرد) - شاندار (غیر رسمی)Indonesian: pria perlente - hebat (tidak resmi)
Example Sentences
He is such a dandy; he always wears the latest fashion.
basic
This cake tastes dandy!
basic
My grandfather used to be a dandy when he was young.
basic
These weather conditions are just dandy for a picnic.
natural
He walked in looking like a real dandy in his suit and hat.
natural
Well, isn't that just dandy—the car won't start now!
natural