Main Entry: dap·per

Pronunciation: \ˈda-pər\

Function: adjective

Etymology: Middle English dapyr, from Middle Dutch dapper quick, strong; akin to Old High German tapfar heavy, Old Church Slavic debelŭ thick

Date: 15th century

1 a : neat and trim in appearance b : very spruce and stylish
2 : alert and lively in movement and manners

— dap·per·ly adverb

— dap·per·ness noun