daffy
Americanadjective
adjective
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Origin of daffy
Example Sentences
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The couple, who’ve been married for decades, have a daffy Lucy-and-Desi vibe.
From Los Angeles Times • May 15, 2026
Some wizard just proposed fixing this daffy, diluted, far-too-long 16 team playoff by making it 24 teams.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 20, 2026
She is an uber-dork with a fondness for spreadsheets, and Kurtz’s Cassandra is a daffy delight that recalls Annaleigh Ashford’s performance in “Kinky Boots.”
From New York Times • Apr. 22, 2024
But the order wasn’t just daffy; it was pernicious.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 4, 2024
Noah and I are about eight and dressed in matching sailor outfits looking totally daffy.
From "I'll Give You the Sun" by Jandy Nelson
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