English Explanatory Dictionary

daffy

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Somewhat mad or eccentric.
noun
  1. A daffodil.
noun
  1. Gin.
name
  1. A diminutive of the female given name Daphne.
  2. A diminutive of the female given name Daffodil.
  3. A surname from Welsh, derived from the Welsh equivalent of David.

Pronunciation

/ˈdæfi/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-daffy.wav

Word forms

daffy daffier daffiest daffies

Etymology

From daff + -y.

Synonyms

crazy nutty wacky

Derived words

daffily daffiness Daffy Duck daffynition Daffy Duck offense
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