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Dandy vs. Dude

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Dandy

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

Dude

(Informal) An Easterner or city person who vacations on a ranch in the West.

Dandy

Something very good or agreeable.

Dude

(Informal) A man who is very fancy or sharp in dress and demeanor.

Dandy

(Nautical) See yawl.

Dude

A man; a fellow.
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Dandy

Suggestive of or attired like a dandy; foppish.

Dude

A person of either sex.

Dandy

Fine; good.

Dude

To dress elaborately or flamboyantly
Got all duded up for the show.

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.

Dude

Used to express approval, satisfaction, or congratulations.
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Dandy

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

Dude

A man, generally a younger man.
So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi".

Dandy

A dandy roller.

Dude

A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning them or offering advice.
Dude, I'd be careful around the principal; he's having a bad day.
Watch it, dude; you almost knocked me over.

Dandy

A small glass of whisky.

Dude

An inexperienced cowboy.
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Dandy

Like a dandy, foppish.

Dude

(slang) A tourist.

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?

Dude

(archaic) A man who is very concerned about his dress and appearance; a dandy, a fop.

Dandy

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

Dude

(slang) A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, annoyance, etc.
Dude! You finally called!

Dandy

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

Dude

To address someone as dude.

Dandy

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

Dude

To take a vacation in a dude ranch.

Dandy

A dandy roller. See below.

Dude

(US) Usually followed by up: to dress up, to wear smart or special clothes.

Dandy

A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Dude

A kind of dandy; especially, one characterized by an ultrafashionable style of dress and other affectations.
The social dude who affects English dress and English drawl.

Dandy

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

Dude

A man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

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