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dandification

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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Pronunciation

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  • UK, US: /ˌdæn.dɪ.fɪˈkeɪ.ʃən/
  • UK, US: /ˌdæn.də.fəˈkeɪ.ʃən/
  • Australia: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
  • rhymes with -eɪʃən

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noun

Meaning 1

The condition or state of a man who is overly concerned about his clothes and appearance.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

No example sentence was provided for this meaning.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From dandy + -ification.

Across languages

Translations

1 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: keikarius — condition or state of a man who is concerned about his clothes and appearance