Pronunciation: /ˈdæfi/

Definitions of daffy

noun a silly or slightly crazy person

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a daffy at the park.

A2 The daffy was waddling around the pond.

B1 The daffy quacked loudly as it swam in the lake.

B2 The daffy's feathers were a vibrant shade of green.

C1 The daffy gracefully glided across the water.

C2 The daffy's iridescent feathers shimmered in the sunlight.

adjective silly or slightly crazy in a way that is amusing

Example Sentences

A1 The cartoon character acted in a daffy manner, making everyone laugh.

A2 She has a daffy sense of humor that always brightens up the room.

B1 The daffy behavior of the students during the field trip was entertaining but also a bit chaotic.

B2 The comedian's daffy antics on stage had the audience in stitches.

C1 Despite his daffy persona, he was actually a highly intelligent individual.

C2 Her daffy charm and wit endeared her to all who knew her.

Examples of daffy in a Sentence

formal The daffy behavior exhibited by the employee was cause for concern.

informal She always acts a little daffy after drinking too much coffee.

slang That guy is totally daffy, he never makes any sense.

figurative Her mind was like a daffy maze, full of twists and turns.

Grammatical Forms of daffy

past tense

daffied

plural

daffies

comparative

daffier

superlative

daffiest

present tense

daffy

future tense

will daffy

perfect tense

have daffied

continuous tense

is daffying

singular

daffy

positive degree

daffy

infinitive

to daffy

gerund

daffying

participle

daffying

Origin and Evolution of daffy

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'daffy' is believed to have originated from the Middle English word 'daffe', which means fool or simpleton.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'daffy' has evolved to describe someone who is eccentric or silly, rather than just a fool or simpleton.