dapper
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Adj — Neat and stylish in dress and appearance, especially of a man.
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Etymology
From Middle English daper ("pretty, neat"), from Middle Dutch dapper ("stalwart, nimble") — the sense shifted over time from "sturdy" to "smartly dressed."
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What does “dapper” mean?
The word “dapper” means neat and stylish in dress and appearance, especially of a man. In plain terms, looking sharp and well put-together, usually in a somewhat old-fashioned, tidy way.
How do you pronounce “dapper”?
“Dapper” is pronounced DA-puh (/ˈdæpə(ɹ)/ in IPA).
How do you use “dapper” in a sentence?
Here is “dapper” used in a sentence: “He showed up in a dapper three-piece suit for the interview.”
What part of speech is “dapper”?
“Dapper” is an adjective.
Where does the word “dapper” come from?
The word “dapper” comes from Middle English. From Middle English daper ("pretty, neat"), from Middle Dutch dapper ("stalwart, nimble") — the sense shifted over time from "sturdy" to "smartly dressed.".