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daftest

 

[ dæftɪst ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

extremely foolish

The term 'daftest' is a superlative form of 'daft,' meaning extremely foolish or silly. It characterizes actions, decisions, or ideas that are considered the most ridiculous among a set. It is often used colloquially in informal contexts to convey disbelief about someone's lack of common sense or judgment. Additionally, it can imply a light-hearted or humorous tone when used among friends.

Synonyms

absurd, foolish, preposterous, ridiculous, silliest

Examples of usage

  • That was the daftest idea I've ever heard.
  • She made the daftest excuses for being late.
  • I can't believe he would wear that; it's the daftest outfit!
  • He often tells the daftest jokes at parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "daftest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais tolo

🇮🇳 सबसे बेवकूफ

🇩🇪 am dümmsten

🇮🇩 paling bodoh

🇺🇦 найтупіший

🇵🇱 najgłupszy

🇯🇵 最も馬鹿な

🇫🇷 le plus idiot

🇪🇸 el más tonto

🇹🇷 en aptal

🇰🇷 가장 어리석은

🇸🇦 الأكثر سخافة

🇨🇿 nejhloupější

🇸🇰 najhlúpejší

🇨🇳 最傻的

🇸🇮 najbolj neumen

🇮🇸 heimskast

🇰🇿 ең ақымақ

🇬🇪 ყველაზე უგუნური

🇦🇿 ən axmaqlıq

🇲🇽 el más tonto

Etymology

The word 'daft' originates from the Old English term 'dæft,' which means 'mild, tame, or gentle.' The etymology is believed to trace back to Middle English where it evolved to imply a sense of foolishness or silliness. Throughout the 19th century, 'daft' gained popularity especially in British English, particularly in informal settings. The term has been predominantly associated with a sense of endearment or light-hearted teasing, emphasizing foolishness rather than malice. The superlative form 'daftest' came into use to compare one foolish act or idea against others, establishing itself firmly in colloquial language. Its usage can often be linked to British humor, where absurdity is celebrated.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,099, 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.