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dapper

dap·per [ dáppər ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. trim: describes a man who is neat and elegant in dress and manner

2. lively: alert and lively or brisk

3. nimble: small and active or nimble

[15th century. < Middle Dutch or Middle Low German, "bold, heavy"]

dap·per·ly adverb
dap·per·ness noun
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