Jack-a-dandy
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Jack-a-dandy is a noun meaning (New Zealand) A small patch of light reflected from a shiny surface onto another surface such as a wall or ceiling.
Meaning
(New Zealand) A small patch of light reflected from a shiny surface onto another surface such as a wall or ceiling.
More Meanings
- (archaic) A little, young, or worthless dandy.
- (archaic) A little or young foppish or rude person.
Synonyms for jack-a-dandy
Depending on context, synonyms include dude, fopling, barbermonger, blade, blood, buck.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include dude, jackanapery, jack-a-napes, jack, jacky, jackarse.
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