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dandify

[ dan-duh-fahy ]
/ ˈdæn dəˌfaɪ /
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verb (used with object), dan·di·fied, dan·di·fy·ing.

to make into or cause to resemble a dandy or fop.

RELATED WORDS

drape, swaddle, swathe, fit, cloak, disguise, attire, equip, dress, gown, vest, habit, accouter, garb, mantle, costume, spruce, rig, array, endue

Nearby words

  1. dancing-lady orchid,
  2. dancy,
  3. dandelion,
  4. dander,
  5. dandie dinmont,
  6. dandiprat,
  7. dandle,
  8. dandolo,
  9. dandong,
  10. dandruff

Origin of dandify

First recorded in 1815–25; dandy + -fy
Related formsdan·di·fi·ca·tion, noun
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dandify

/ (ˈdændɪˌfaɪ) /

verb -fies, -fying or -fied

(tr) to dress like or cause to resemble a dandy
Derived Formsdandification, noun
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