First Known Use: 15th century
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dapper
adjective dap·per \ˈda-pər\
: having a neat appearance : dressed in attractive clothes
of clothing : attractive and of high quality
Full Definition of DAPPER
1
a : neat and trim in appearance b : very spruce and stylish
2
: alert and lively in movement and manners
— dap·per·ly adverb
— dap·per·ness noun
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Origin of DAPPER
Middle English dapyr, from Middle Dutch dapper quick, strong; akin to Old High German tapfar heavy, Old Church Slavic debelŭ thick
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dapper
adjective dap·per \ˈda-pər\
Definition of DAPPER for Kids
: neat and trim in dress or appearance
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