Daft Cow

Daft Cow

DAHFT KOW /dษ‘หft kaสŠ/ /dษ‘หft kaสŠ/
Noun General

An idiot or foolish person (usually female, can be offensive)

Example Sentences

"She's a right daft cow!"
"Don't be such a daft cow."

Etymology & History

Combines "daft" (foolish, from Old English "gedรฆfte" meaning mild or gentle) with "cow" as a derogatory term for women. "Cow" as an insult dates to the late 19th century.

Word Details

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Region
General British
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Era
Victorian
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Language
Mild
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Formality
Informal
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