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fan·cy-dan | \ ˈfan(t)-sē-ˈdan 
, -ˌdan \
, -ˌdan \Definition of fancy-dan
(Entry 1 of 2)
: showy sense 2, fancy fancy-dan basketball players hotdogging on the court
Definition of fancy Dan (Entry 2 of 2)
: one given to flamboyant display especially of technique or dress
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The first known use of fancy-dan was in 1938
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