Daff
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /dæf/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Daff is a noun meaning A fool; an idiot; a blockhead.
Meaning
A fool; an idiot; a blockhead.
More Meanings
- (intransitive, Scotland) To be foolish; make sport; play; toy.
- (UK, dialect, obsolete) To daunt.
- (transitive) To toss (aside); to dismiss.
- (transitive) To turn (someone) aside; divert.
- (British, informal) Clipping of daffodil.
- Alternative form of daf (“type of drum”).
- (obsolete) A preparation of gypsum once used to adulterate food products.
Example Sentences
As the afternoon progressed, we become 'daffed' out.
We'll hauld our court mid the roaring lins, And daff in the lashan' tide
DON PEDRO. I would she had bestowed this dotage on me; I would have daffed all other respects and made her half myself.
Young Tam came up and eyed me quick With reddened cheek—Braw Tam was daffed like a chick—He could na speak—Ah Marie they are all gane hame
Word Forms
- daffs
- daffing
- daffed
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include daffy, daffadilly, daffodilly, dufus, daffock, duffer.
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