1. A man who takes great care with his clothing and general appearance, especially one who is nonchalant in demeanor and (historically) tries to develop aristocratic hobbies, language, and honorable ideals. (See also fop)

2. A flamboyant or effeminate male, regardless of sexual orientation. (See also metrosexual and flamer)

3. Outstanding in its particular class; splendid. (Often used sarcastically)

4. A charming androgynous person of either gender. (See also gender bender)
A proper dandy dresses with dignity, unlike fops who are foolish and vain.

Ted: "Gosh, that guy is such a dandy."
Sue: "Well, flamboyance works for him."

Kate: "Are you okay? I know I keep asking..."
Rob: "Yeah, I'm just dandy."

Jane: "Wow, look at that dandy over there!"
Sal: "Do you think it's a boy, or a girl?"
Jane: "Does it really matter? I thought you were bi."
by ThatMagpie January 12, 2010
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When something is fine. It can't get any better.
"How are you doing Elz?"

"Why dude, I am just dandy thanks."
by eleanor kicks ass March 17, 2004
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Used widely in late 20th Century England. Refers to men who consider themselves to be arbiters of culture and refinement and wit. Often considered effeminate and/or overtly flaming. Most likely sexually aroused by other men, but not always. Similar to today's metrosexual. For example, most of Oscar Wilde's plays contain dandies, and Oscar Wilde himself is perhaps the most famous example of a dandy.
Oscar: "There is only one thing in the world worse than being talked about, and that is not being talked about."

Mary Jane: "Oh, Oscar, you're SUCH a dandy!"
by Manú P. February 25, 2005
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from the word dandifurous, coming from the latin root dandiforri...

a man, who takes care of his looks, in an old english sense of way...and is not considered metro sexual
"My my, is that Popeye Cates looking so dandy in his cufflinks?"
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A word used to convey happines. Usually used by either old people or rebels who feel words such as good or awesome are overused.
'It was dandy yesterday when Raj and I skipped through the flowers.'

'I am NOT dandy right now.'
by Mark November 30, 2004
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a flambouyant male
by sloo[er June 4, 2003
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