Dandy vs. Dude

Dandy vs. Dude — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Dandy and Dude

Dandyadjective

Like a dandy, foppish.

Dudenoun

A man, generally a younger man.

So we were at the mall and these two dudes just walk up to us and say "hi".

Dandyadjective

Very good; better than expected but not as good as could be.

That's all fine and dandy, but how much does it cost?

Dudenoun

A term of address for someone, typically a man, particularly when cautioning him or offering him advice.

Dude, I'd be careful around the principal; he's having a bad day.Watch it, dude; you almost knocked me over.

Dandyadjective

Excellent; first-rate.

What a dandy little laptop you have.

Dudenoun

An inexperienced cowboy.

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Dandynoun

A man very concerned about his clothes and his appearance.

Dudenoun

(slang) A tourist.

Dandynoun

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

Dudenoun

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

Dandynoun

A dandy roller.

Dudeinterjection

(slang) A term of address, usually for a man, conveying awe, excitement, surprise, etc.

Dude! You finally called!
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Dandynoun

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance

Dudeverb

To address someone as dude.

Dandyadjective

very good;

he did a bully joba neat sports carhad a great time at the partyyou look simply smashing

Dudeverb

To take a vacation in a dude ranch.

Dudeverb

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

Dudenoun

a man who is much concerned with his dress and appearance