jack-a-dandy

noun

jack-a-dan·​dy

ˌjakəˈdandē

plural jack-a-dandies

: a little dandy : a little foppish impertinent fellow

Word History

Etymology

jack entry 1 + a (of) + dandy, of unknown origin

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