adj

daffy

DA-fee

Daffy (adj) means Silly or eccentric in a mild, harmless way. Example: “His daffy sense of humour always made the kids laugh.”

adj

Silly or eccentric in a mild, harmless way.

"His daffy sense of humour always made the kids laugh."

How to use daffy

Learner’s notes

In 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.

daffier comparative, daffies plural, daffiest superlative

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His _____ sense of humour always made the kids laugh.

From an earlier word "daff" (a fool) plus the "-y" adjective suffix.

taffy Saffy

What does “daffy” mean?

The word “daffy” means silly or eccentric in a mild, harmless way. In plain terms, slightly silly or scatterbrained, in a likeable way.

How do you pronounce “daffy”?

“Daffy” is pronounced DA-fee (/ˈdæfi/ in IPA).

How do you use “daffy” in a sentence?

Here is “daffy” used in a sentence: “His daffy sense of humour always made the kids laugh.”

What part of speech is “daffy”?

“Daffy” is an adjective.