Dapper
/ˈdæp.ər/noun
Neatly and stylishly dressed; smart in appearance.
Did you know?The origin of 'dapper' is linked to the Middle Dutch word for 'neat' and also has ties to a term for 'dwarf,' suggesting a connection to compactness and precision in appearance.
Etymological Timeline
Middle Dutch
Dutch
dapper
“Neat, bold, or lively.”
15th Century
Middle English
dapper
“Pertaining to a small or lively person; neat and well-dressed.”
16th Century
English
dapper
“Stylishly dressed or well-groomed.”
Modern English
English
dapper
“Referring to a man who is neat and trim in appearance.”