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dapper
/ ˈdæpə /
adjective
- neat and spruce in dress and bearing; trim
- small and nimble
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Derived Forms
- ˈdapperly, adverb
- ˈdapperness, noun
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Other Words From
- dapper·ly adverb
- dapper·ness noun
- un·dapper adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dapper1
1400–50; late Middle English daper < Middle Dutch dapper nimble, stalwart; cognate with German tapfer brave
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Word History and Origins
Origin of dapper1
C15: from Middle Dutch: active, nimble
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Example Sentences
Charlie cuts a dapper figure, in his great grandfather's bowler hat.
From BBC
Forge stalks the stage in white face paint, a dapper, demonic menace.
From Los Angeles Times
David N. Redden, an innovative auctioneer and a dapper presence at the podium, sold them all in a 42-year career at Sotheby’s.
From New York Times
He looks dapper holding a bouquet of white flowers to match the outfit.
From Salon
He looked dapper for his first appearance in a mint green suit and shirt, but donned a blonde pompadour wig and “Death Rock” T-shirt for a second appearance as Beavis with Day’s buck-toothed Butt-Head.
From Seattle Times
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