jack-a-dandy

noun — 3 senses

jack-a-dandy

noun
1

Archaic A little, young, or worthless dandy.

2

Archaic A little or young foppish or rude person.

3

New Zealand A small patch of light reflected from a shiny surface onto another surface such as a wall or ceiling.

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