adj
Meaning 1
Somewhat mad or eccentric.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: colloquial
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: crazy, nutty, wacky
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Standard Lemma guide
daffy
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Sound
Pronunciation
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UK: /ˈdæfi/
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Southern-England: Recorded audio is listed in the source snapshot.
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rhymes with -æfi
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CMU ARPABET: D AE1 F IY0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
name
Meaning 2
A diminutive of the female given name Daphne.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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name
Meaning 3
A diminutive of the female given name Daffodil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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name
Meaning 4
A surname from Welsh, derived from the Welsh equivalent of David.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 5
A daffodil.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: informal
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noun
Meaning 6
Gin.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: UK, dated, slang, uncountable
Examples
- 1837-39, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist “Do you give the children Daffy, Mrs. Mann?” inquired Bumble, following with his eyes the interesting process of mixing.
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History
Etymology
From daff + -y.
An allusion to an old medicine known as Daffy's Elixir.
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