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adjective
1.
neat; trim; smart: He looked very dapper in his new suit.
2.
lively and brisk: to walk with a dapper step.
3.
small and active.
Origin:
1400–50; late Middle English daper < Middle Dutch dapper nimble, stalwart; cognate with German tapfer brave
1400–50; late Middle English daper < Middle Dutch dapper nimble, stalwart; cognate with German tapfer brave
Related forms
dap·per·ly, adverb
dap·per·ness, noun
un·dap·per, adjective
Synonyms
1. spruce, modish, jaunty, natty.
1. spruce, modish, jaunty, natty.
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Dapper
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a gadget; dingus; thingumbob. |
Example Sentences
- Remembered for his infectious smile, dapper attire, and magnetic personality.
- Also in the stack of papers is a photo of my grandfather toward the end of his life, dapper in his suit.
- Whether your simian of choice is this emerald icon or his dapper argyle cousin, you could be taking one home for free.
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Word Origin & History
dapper
c.1440, from M.Du. or M.L.G. dapper "bold, strong, sturdy," from P.Gmc. *dapraz; perhaps with ironical shift of meaning.
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