Daft

Daft

An idiot, stupid, or foolish person. Can also refer to a thing or action that doesn’t make sense or is ridiculous.

Example Sentences

"It was absolutely Daft!"
"That's a bit Daft, isn't it?"

Etymology & History

British silly, stupid. British foolishness terminology. 'Daft idea' British foolish. Working-class British mild criticism. Northern British especially. Reflects British foolishness vocabulary.

Word Details

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Region
Northern England
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Era
Modern
Language
Mild
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Formality
Slang
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