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daffy

American  
[daf-ee] / ˈdæf i /

adjective

Informal.
daffier, daffiest
  1. silly; weak-minded; crazy.


daffy British  
/ ˈdæfɪ /

adjective

  1. informal another word for daft daft

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Other Word Forms

  • daffily adverb
  • daffiness noun

Etymology

Origin of daffy

1880–85; daff (obsolete; daff 1 ) + -y 1

Example Sentences

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Having to face off against top-tier basketball talent is nothing new for Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and the rest of the Tune Squad, who teamed up with Michael Jordan against a team of aliens in the 1996 original.

From Los Angeles Times

Hoping to sink the father’s chances, Al saddles LeBron with the beloved zanies Bugs, Daffy, Sylvester et al.

From New York Times

But soon he and Bugs will set out to track down Daffy Duck, Sylvester, Tweety, Yosemite Sam and the gang, all of whom, we find out, have moved on and are now starring in high-concept cross-branding exercises of their own.

From Los Angeles Times

“When he was a kid in El Salvador, he used to draw Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck,” said Silverman.

From Los Angeles Times

James tweeted the photos, which include the front cover of the publication that includes him alongside Bugs Bunny, Tweety, Tasmanian Devil, Daffy Duck and Lola Bunny; students at iPromise School in Akron, Ohio, posing in front of a poster-size cover; him attempting a dunk in the new Tune Squad jersey; and one with an angry Tweety.

From Los Angeles Times