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10 Language-to-English Dictionaries伊達男
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dateotoko
"彼は街で一番の伊達男として知られていた。"
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A man who is excessively concerned with his dress and appearance; a fop.
"He walked down the boulevard like a true dandy in his tailored velvet suit and silk cravat."
- 1
Excellent; very fine or first-rate.
"That is a dandy idea for our upcoming weekend project."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Originating in the late 18th century of uncertain etymology, possibly a shortening of the Scottish personal name Andrew (or its diminutive Dandie). It quickly evolved in Regency London to describe a man who places particular importance on physical appearance, refined language, and leisurely hobbies.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Dandy" is said worldwide
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dandy
Transliteration: dandy
"C'est un véritable dandy qui soigne toujours son apparence."
Geck
Transliteration: Geck
"Der junge Mann kleidete sich wie ein eleganter Geck."
dandy
Transliteration: dandy
"Si vestiva sempre con lo stile impeccabile di un dandy."
dandi
Transliteration: dandi
"Era conocido en la alta sociedad por ser un dandi impecable."
dndi
Transliteration: dandi
Script: dandi
"Ele desfilava pela rua como um verdadeiro dandi."
सौंदर्यप्रेमी
Transliteration: saundaryapremi
"वह अपने पहरावे को लेकर एक शौकीन और फैशनेबल व्यक्ति था।"
花花公子
Transliteration: huāhuā gōngzǐ
"他打扮得像个讲究衣着的绅士。"
멋쟁이
Transliteration: meotjaeng-i
"그는 늘 정장을 차려입는 멋쟁이였다."
伊達男
Transliteration: dateotoko
"彼は街で一番の伊達男として知られていた。"
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