Daffier: meaning, definitions and examples

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daffier

 

[ หˆdรฆfiษ™r ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

appearance, behavior

The term 'daffier' is a comparative form of the adjective 'daffy,' which means silly or foolish. It describes a person or thing that is more eccentric or whimsical in nature compared to another. Daffier individuals often exhibit a sense of playfulness; they may behave in an unpredictable or quirky manner that emphasizes a departure from the norm. This term is often used in a lighthearted context, suggesting a non-serious attitude, making it a favorable descriptor in casual conversations.

Synonyms

crazier, funnier, sillier

Examples of usage

  • She looked daffier than ever in her polka-dot dress.
  • His daffier antics always make the party lively.
  • The movie featured a daffier character who brought humor to the plot.

Translations

Translations of the word "daffier" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น daffier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅˆเคซเคฟเคฏเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Daffier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ daffier

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะฐั„'ั”ั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ daffier

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒ•ใ‚ฃใ‚จใƒซ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท daffier

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ daffier

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท daffier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹คํ”ผ์–ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงููŠุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daffier

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ daffier

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่พพ่ฒๅฐ”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ daffier

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ daffier

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะดะฐั„ั„ะธะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒคแƒ˜แƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ daffier

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ daffier

Etymology

The word 'daffy' originates from the 17th-century word 'daff,' a regional term meaning 'foolish' or 'crazy.' It was influenced by the Middle English dialect word 'daffe,' which referred to a simple-minded person. The transformation of 'daffy' into a more comparative form like 'daffier' indicates the dynamic nature of language as it adapts to express varying degrees of meaning. 'Daffier' maintains the playful connotation while allowing speakers to compare levels of eccentricity among people or ideas. This evolution demonstrates how language evolves to capture nuances in human behavior, particularly in informal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,755, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.