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dandy

[dan-dee] / ˈdæn di /


NOUN
man obsessed with his style and clothing
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This quarterly earnings season has been a Jim Dandy, pushing the full-year growth estimate for S&P 500 earnings from 15% back in February to 21% recently.

From Barron's • May 1, 2026

Taxpayers can thank entertainer George M. Cohan, who wrote the song known as Yankee Doodle Dandy, for this largess.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 6, 2026

Dandy Krazy also popularised tracks he featured on, such as Chipuba Chandi by Indi K and Temperature by Uniq.

From BBC • Jan. 2, 2025

Jimmy Cagney’s old schmaltz vehicle "Yankee Doodle Dandy" looks restrained by comparison.

From Salon • Sep. 7, 2024

Mr. Dandy and Mr. Tar stood outside the door to number 33.

From "The Graveyard Book" by Neil Gaiman




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