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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