adj
daffy
DA-fee
adj
1
Silly or eccentric in a mild, harmless way.
"His daffy sense of humour always made the kids laugh."
How to Use Daffy
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSlightly silly or scatterbrained, in a likeable way.
When to use it
Informal and light-hearted, never a harsh insult — most familiar today from the cartoon character Daffy Duck.
Word Forms
daffier comparative, daffies plural, daffiest superlative
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Etymology
From an earlier word "daff" (a fool) plus the "-y" adjective suffix.