Dandify: meaning, definitions and examples
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dandify
[ หdรฆndษชfaษช ]
to dress elegantly
To dandify means to dress in a flashy or elaborate way, often with an emphasis on fashion and personal grooming. The term is associated with a particular style that is ostentatious and shows a concern for one's appearance. It is often used to describe behavior or attitudes that are affectedly stylish and self-consciously concerned with aesthetics. The act of dandifying oneself typically involves an extravagant approach to clothing and accessories.
Synonyms
dress up, fancify, preen, stylize
Examples of usage
- He decided to dandify himself for the gala event.
- In the 19th century, many men would dandify their outfits to stand out.
- She loves to dandify her wardrobe with the latest fashion trends.
Translations
Translations of the word "dandify" in other languages:
๐ต๐น dandificar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฆเคพเคเคกเฅเคเคฐเคฃ เคเคฐเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช dandifizieren
๐ฎ๐ฉ dandify
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฐะฝะดะธััะบัะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ dandify
๐ฏ๐ต ใใณใใฃใซใใ
๐ซ๐ท dandifier
๐ช๐ธ dandificar
๐น๐ท dandify
๐ฐ๐ท ๋๋ํ๊ฒ ๋ง๋ค๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุชุฃูู
๐จ๐ฟ dandifikovat
๐ธ๐ฐ dandifikovaลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ไฝฟๅๅพไผ้
๐ธ๐ฎ dandificirati
๐ฎ๐ธ dandify
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะดะฐะฝะดะธะดะฐะฝะดััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแคแแแแชแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ dandify
๐ฒ๐ฝ dandificar
Etymology
The term 'dandify' is derived from 'dandy,' which originated in the late 18th century. It was used to describe a man who pays extravagant attention to his appearance, often embodying the characteristics of elegance and flamboyance. The word 'dandy' itself may have roots in the Scottish dialect, where it referred to a child, and later evolved to mean a man who is exceptionally concerned with his looks. The practice of dandification became particularly popular in certain social circles during the Victorian era, where individual style and fashion were seen as markers of social status and identity. Dandification is not just about clothing but encompasses a lifestyle and attitude, often leading to an appreciation for aesthetics and trends.