Silly.
Dafty
DAF-tee
หdafti
Noun
Example Sentences
"Ye're a wee dafty!"
"Stop acting like a dafty."
Etymology & History
From "daft" (silly, foolish) with the Scottish diminutive "-y" suffix. "Daft" itself comes from Old English "gedรฆfte" (gentle, mild). Used affectionately or pejoratively.
Word Details
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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
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Language
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Formality
informal
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