Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

fancy-dan

noun
/ˈfæn.si.dæn/
Definition
A person who dresses or behaves in an elaborate or ostentatious manner, often to show off their status or style.
Examples
  • He always shows up at parties dressed like a fancy-dan, overshadowing everyone else.
  • Don’t be such a fancy-dan; sometimes simple is better.
  • The fancy-dan style of the new restaurant was both admired and criticized by the locals.
Meaning
Fancy-dan refers to someone who is flashy, pretentious, or overly concerned with appearance.
Synonyms
  • Show-off
  • Dandy
  • Peacock