Dandyism
[dændiizm]
Definition
(n.) The manners and dress of a dandy; foppishness.
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Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Foppishness.
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Examples
- In this, too, there is perhaps more dandyism at Chesney Wold than the brilliant and distinguished circle will find good for itself in the long run. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
- Gentlemen,' said the man in blue, with an air of the most consummate dandyism, 'I'll give you the ladies; come. Charles Dickens. The Pickwick Papers.
- There ARE at Chesney Wold this January week some ladies and gentlemen of the newest fashion, who have set up a dandyism--in religion, for instance. Charles Dickens. Bleak House.
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