Daffy: meaning, definitions and examples

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daffy

 

[ หˆdรฆfi ]

Adjective / Noun
Context #1 | Adjective

character traits

Daffy refers to someone who is silly, foolish, or eccentric. It is often used to describe a person who behaves in a goofy or whimsical manner.

Synonyms

eccentric, foolish, quirky, silly

Examples of usage

  • He's such a daffy character, always making us laugh.
  • Don't mind her, she's just being daffy today.
  • The daffy antics of the clown entertained the children.
Context #2 | Noun

animation character

Daffy is commonly known as Daffy Duck, a classic cartoon character created by Warner Bros. He is an anthropomorphic duck known for his zany behavior and distinctive voice.

Synonyms

character, funny duck, icon

Examples of usage

  • Daffy is one of the most recognized characters from Looney Tunes.
  • In the cartoon, Daffy often gets into hilarious situations.
  • Kids love Daffy's outrageous schemes and clever comebacks.

Translations

Translations of the word "daffy" in other languages:

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๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธะฒะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dziwny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฅ‡ๅฆ™ใช

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท bizarre

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ raro

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท garip

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤudnรฝ

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๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤuden

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ undarlegur

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Etymology

The term 'daffy' originated in the early 19th century as a variation of the word 'daffodil', which was used as slang for 'silly' or 'foolish'. It is believed to have evolved from the word 'daffy', which means a foolish person, deriving from the Middle English 'daffee', meaning 'a foolish or incapable person'. The usage of 'daffy' in popular culture was significantly influenced by the animated character Daffy Duck, who made his first appearance in 1937. This character, created by Tex Avery and Bob Clampett for Warner Bros., embodied the exaggerated foolishness that the term implies. Over time, the word has maintained its association with lighthearted silliness and whimsical behavior.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,917, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.