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Dandy vs. Dapper — What's the Difference?

Dandy vs. Dapper — What's the Difference?

Difference Between Dandy and Dapper

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Dandy

A dandy, historically, is a man who places particular importance upon physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self. A dandy could be a self-made man who strove to imitate an aristocratic lifestyle despite coming from a middle-class background, especially in late 18th- and early 19th-century Britain.

Dapper

Neatly dressed; trim.

Dandy

A man who affects extreme elegance in clothes and manners; a fop.

Dapper

Very stylish in dress.

Dandy

Something very good or agreeable.
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Dapper

Lively and alert.

Dandy

(Nautical) See yawl.

Dapper

Neat, trim.

Dandy

Suggestive of or attired like a dandy; foppish.

Dapper

Stylishly dressed, neatly dressed, spiffy.

Dandy

Fine; good.

Dapper

Quick; little and active.

Dandy

A man very concerned about his physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies, pursued with the appearance of nonchalance in a cult of self.

Dapper

Little and active; spruce; trim; smart; neat in dress or appearance; lively.
He wondered how so many provinces could be held in subjection by such a dapper little man.
The dapper ditties that I wont devise.
Sharp-nosed, dapper steam yachts.

Dandy

A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl.

Dapper

Marked by smartness in dress and manners;
A dapper young man
A jaunty red hat

Dandy

A dandy roller.

Dandy

A small glass of whisky.

Dandy

Like a dandy, foppish.

Dandy

Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.
That's all fine and dandy, but how much does it cost?

Dandy

Excellent; first-rate.
What a dandy little laptop you have.

Dandy

One who affects special finery or gives undue attention to dress; a fop; a coxcomb.

Dandy

A sloop or cutter with a jigger on which a lugsail is set.

Dandy

A dandy roller. See below.

Dandy

A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Dandy

Very good;
He did a bully job
A neat sports car
Had a great time at the party
You look simply smashing

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