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daft
[ daft, dahft ]
adjective
- senseless, stupid, or foolish.
- insane; crazy.
- Scot. merry; playful; frolicsome.
daft
/ dɑːft /
adjective
- informal.foolish, simple, or stupid
- a slang word for insane
- informal.postpositivefoll byabout extremely fond (of)
- slang.frivolous; giddy
Derived Forms
- ˈdaftness, noun
- ˈdaftly, adverb
Other Words From
- daftly adverb
- daftness noun
Word History and Origins
Word History and Origins
Origin of daft1
Example Sentences
One of the local councillors in more recent years admitted it was all a bit daft, really.
Prof Boxall said: "We found the highest concentrations of pollutants in areas we’re trying to protect ecologically. That, to me, is a bit daft."
He described the scammers as "awful people who are preying on people's vulnerabilities", adding: "It doesn't stop us feeling daft, but I think it's something that's caught out hundreds of people."
The complaints about a penalty were daft, it was really good defending.
The Evening Standard's Nick Curtis said it was an "exuberant, energetic, incurably daft show", adding its "five-year journey through fringe and regional theatres has become part of the story".
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