Dafty

Dafty

DAF-tee ˈdafti
Noun

Silly.

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 "gedæfte" (gentle, mild). Used affectionately or pejoratively.

Word Details

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Region
Scotland
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Era
1800s
Language
none
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Formality
informal

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