Main Entry: ¹dan·dy

Pronunciation: \ˈdan-dē\

Function: noun

Inflected Form(s): plural dandies

Etymology: probably short for jack-a-dandy, from ¹jack + a (of) + dandy (origin unknown)

Date: circa 1780

1 : a man who gives exaggerated attention to personal appearance
2 : something excellent in its class

— dan·dy·ish \-dē-ish\ adjective

— dan·dy·ish·ly adverb