Dandies

/ˈdændiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of dandy; multiple men who are excessively concerned with fashionable dress and personal appearance.

Etymology

From 'dandy' (possibly from Scottish 'dandy' or related to 'fine/excellent') plus the plural suffix '-s'.

Kelly Says

Dandies were a real cultural phenomenon in the 1700s-1800s—they spent fortunes on clothes and inspired both admiration and ridicule, making them the original fashion influencers!

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