English Dictionary

dandy

/ˈdæn.di/

noun

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

He is a dandy gentleman.

意味（1）

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

The gallant young Indian dandy at home on furlough — immense dandies these — chained and moustached — driving in tearing cabs, the pillars of the theatres, living at West End Hotels, — […]

意味（2）

(Britain, nautical) A yawl, or a small after-sail on a yawl.

意味（3）

A dandy roller.

意味（4）

(UK, Ireland, slang, archaic) A small glass of whisky.

Somebody quite as notorious as Brummell, but whose follies have been far more mischievous; whose eloquence is great, but certainly not always refined; and to whose health many a dandy of whisky has been tossed off.