dandyfever
nounUK /ˈdændiˌfiːvə/
US /ˈdændiˌfiːvər/
A dandyfever is a pretend sickness you get when you want to dress up and feel fancy.
Whenever the school dance came around, Leo caught a dandyfever and spent hours picking out his best bow tie.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sudden urge to act or dress in a showy, old-fashioned way.
Grandpa got a dandyfever and wore his striped suit to the grocery store.
3. A playful excuse for feeling too fancy to do chores.
She claimed dandyfever kept her from washing dishes, but she was really just admiring her new hat.
4. A mild, made-up ailment said to strike before parties or parades.
The whole marching band came down with dandyfever the morning of the parade.