dandies

Meanings

• noun

  Men who affected elegant and fashionable manners, often wearing bright clothing and extravagant accessories, popular in the 18th and early 19th centuries.

  - "The dandies of the Georgian era were known for their flamboyant fashion sense."
  - "Many dandies spent hours each day grooming themselves and preparing their outfits."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with dandies
andies , dandies

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Variants

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dandies , dandy , dandyish , dandyishly , jim-dandies , jim-dandy

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Etymology

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Originally referred to men who followed the fashions of the French court, derived from the Dutch word 'dandelen' meaning to walk with a cane.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'dandy' originally referred to a man who followed the fashions of the French court.

2. Dandies were often criticized for their excessive vanity and focus on their appearance.

3. The popularity of dandies declined with the rise of the industrial revolution and the shift towards a more practical, working-class society.

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Related Concepts

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1. Macaroni: A term used to describe a dandy or fashionable man in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.

2. Beau: A man who is particularly concerned with his appearance and the admiration of others.

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Culture

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The dandies were a significant part of the social scene in Europe during the 18th and 19th centuries. They were often depicted in literature, art, and music as symbols of vanity and excess.

How to Memorize "dandies"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of men in bright, extravagant clothing and accessories, spending hours grooming themselves and following the latest fashion trends.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'dandies' with the image of fashionable men in the 18th and 19th centuries.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Dapper And Never Disheveled Ever' to remember the meaning of 'dandies'.

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