dapper — neat and trim in dress and appearance; typically used of a man
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: neat and trim in dress and appearance; typically used of a man
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdæpər/
Example Sentences
- My grandfather always looked dapper even when just going to the grocery store.
- He spent an hour getting dapper for his date, only to spill coffee on his shirt five minutes later.
- The dapper young man caught everyone's attention at the wedding.
dapper
ADJECTIVE[/ˈdæpər/]
neat and trim in dress and appearance; typically used of a man
The dapper gentleman adjusted his bow tie before stepping into the jazz club.
Dapper gentleman dabs pepper with perfect style and grace
A dapper rapper unwraps with flair, no ordinary wrapper!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'dapper' meaning quick, bold, or nimble. The word entered English in the 16th century and evolved to describe someone who is quick and neat in appearance, particularly in dress.
Breakdown
dapper (from Middle Dutch 'dapper' meaning quick/bold) - no productive morpheme breakdown in modern English; used as a simple adjective meaning neat and trim in appearance
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandfather always looked dapper even when just going to the grocery store.”
“He spent an hour getting dapper for his date, only to spill coffee on his shirt five minutes later.”
“The dapper young man caught everyone's attention at the wedding.”
“Even his pajamas looked dapper - some people are just born stylish.”
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