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/
Korean meaning: (남성이) 단정하고 멋지게 차려입은
Korean pronunciation: 댑-퍼 (강세: 댑)
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
A dapper gentleman adjusts his tie in the elegant hotel lobby
Dapper gentleman dabs pepper with perfect style and grace
A dapper rapper unwraps with flair, no ordinary wrapper!
🎤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.
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📝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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