daffy
/ˈdæfi/
ADJECTIVE
1. Somewhat mad or eccentric
Slightly crazy, foolish, or unconventional in a humorous, amusing, or peculiar way.
1.1. Silly and amusing behavior
Describes someone or something that behaves in a foolish, playful, or amusingly ridiculous way.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- sensible
- serious
- sober
- reasonable
- levelheaded
- sane
Examples
- The comedian's daffy antics had the audience roaring with laughter.
- His daffy sense of humor brightened even the gloomiest days.
- The cartoon character is famous for his daffy behavior.
- She came up with a daffy idea that made everyone laugh.
Related Words
- humor
- comedy
- nonsense
- foolishness
- absurdity
- playfulness
- whimsy
- quirkiness
- eccentricity
- clownishness
1.2. Unusual and eccentric personality
Describes a person whose thoughts, habits, or behavior are unconventional, peculiar, or amusingly strange.
Synonyms
Antonyms
- conventional
- normal
- ordinary
- conformist
- conventional-minded
Examples
- Everyone enjoyed the artist's daffy personality and unconventional ideas.
- The old inventor was known for his daffy habits.
- Her daffy approach to fashion made her stand out from the crowd.
Related Words
- individuality
- unconventionality
- peculiarity
- quirk
- originality
- eccentricity
- idiosyncrasy
- unusualness
NOUN
2. A daffodil
An informal or dialectal term for a daffodil, a flowering plant known for its trumpet-shaped bloom.
2.1. Daffodil flowers
A spring-flowering bulbous plant of the genus Narcissus, commonly recognized by its bright yellow or white flowers.
Synonyms
- daffodil
- narcissus
Examples
- A bright daffy bloomed beside the garden path.
- The field was covered with yellow daffies in early spring.
Related Words
- jonquil
- bulb
- blossom
- flower
- spring
- Narcissus
- trumpet flower
- perennial