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
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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.
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Word forms
- Plural
- daffies
- Comparative
- daffier
- Superlative
- daffiest
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Etymology
From an earlier word "daff" (a fool) plus the "-y" adjective suffix.
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Rhymes for daffy
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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.
