dandy

• Устаревшее прилагательное, означающее отличный или первоклассный; также используется как существительное для обозначения мужчины, чрезмерно озабоченного своей внешностью.

An old-fashioned adjective meaning excellent or first-rate; also used as a noun for a man who is overly concerned with his appearance.

1. Excellent or very goodB2informalamerican

   Used to describe something that is excellent, fine, or satisfactory.

   Отличный

   • Everything is just dandy with the new plan.
   • That's a dandy idea for the weekend.
   • He felt dandy after a good night's sleep.

   Synonymscapitalexcellentfinefirst-rategreatsplendidsuperbtop-notch

   Antonymsawfulbadinferiorpoorterrible

2. Fashionable or stylishC1formalbritish

   Relating to a man who is overly concerned with his appearance and fashion.

   Щегольской

   • He was known for his dandy style of dress.
   • The dandy gentleman wore a silk scarf and a monocle.
   • His dandy mannerisms were admired by some and mocked by others.

   Synonymschicdapperfoppishnattysharpsprucestylishtrendy

   Antonymsdisheveledfrowsyscruffyshabbyslovenlyunkempt

• Существительное, обозначающее мужчину, чрезмерно озабоченного своей внешностью, стилем и модой, часто в утончённой или элегантной манере.

A noun referring to a man who is excessively concerned with his appearance, style, and fashion, often in a refined or elegant manner.

1. Fashionable manB2formal

   A man who is very concerned with his appearance and fashion, often in an exaggerated way.

   Щёголь

   • He was known as a dandy in the 19th century Parisian salons.
   • The dandy wore a silk waistcoat and carried a cane.
   • Oscar Wilde was a famous dandy and writer.

   Synonymsbeauclotheshorsecoxcombdudefoppeacockpopinjayswell

2. Excellent thingB2informalamerican

   Something that is excellent or of high quality.

   Отличная вещь

   • That new restaurant is a dandy.
   • He bought a dandy of a car.
   • This is a dandy idea for the project.

   Synonymsbeautycorkercrackerhumdingerlulupip

   Antonymsdudlemonturkey