daffy

[daf-ee]

adjective

Informal.

daffier, daffiest 

1. silly; weak-minded; crazy.

daffy

/ ˈdæfɪ /

adjective

1. informal,  another word for daft daft

Other Word Forms

• daffily adverb
• daffiness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of daffy¹

1880–85; daff (obsolete; daff ¹ ) + -y ¹

Word History and Origins

Origin of daffy¹

C19: from obsolete daff fool; see _daft

Example Sentences

Before that, though, she inevitably reached back for “Call Me Maybe,” delivering the song while pulling daffy faces that made her look like the star of some forgotten ’30s screwball comedy.

From Los Angeles Times

Us film fans have stared at his hawkish mug for eons, but I can’t remember ever before seeing him flash a huge, daffy grin.

From Los Angeles Times

Even in her daffy moments, Iris operates like a partner who’s just trying to do something sweet for her boyfriend, pausing midway through beating an egg to wonder if he even likes French toast before remembering he ordered it that one time, a few dates back.

From Salon

It brings Stalter — whose profile has risen precipitously since her run of making viral character sketches on Twitter and TikTok led to her turn on “Hacks” as Kayla, the seemingly hapless assistant-turned-Hollywood manager who is actually good at the job despite her daffy persona — sharply into focus as a quirky and relatable leading woman.

From Los Angeles Times

Han knows he must exaggerate Min’s daffy naivete to get us to buy into his zeal to live in a small shack with noncommittal Chris.

From Los Angeles Times