Dandy vs. Dude
Dandy and Dude Definitions
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
