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jack-a-dandy

[ jak-uh-dan-dee ]

noun

, Older Use.
, plural jack-a-dan·dies.

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Other Words From

  • jack-a-dandy·ism noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of jack-a-dandy1

First recorded in 1625–35; Jack ( def ) + a 3( def ) + dandy

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Example Sentences

He was going to ride his famous horse Jack-a-Dandy—the finest horse that ever was foaled!

Because they're in the next room, and the door's shut; that's vy, my jack-a-dandy!

You're the contempt of the whole court, you are—you jack-a-dandy!

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