Daffy

usgb/ˈdæfi/
adjective

Silly and not thinking clearly.

His daffy ideas never work because they lack logic and are often impractical.
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Informal, Disapproving

Colloquial

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Colloquial Use

Used more in casual speech than in writing or formal situations.

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When she told me her daffy plan, I couldn't stop laughing.
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Mildly Disparaging

Implies a gentle ridicule without harshness, often affectionate.

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Oh, Uncle Joe and his daffy fishing stories!
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Not Malicious

Reflects behavior that is whimsically foolish rather than ill-intentioned.

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Her daffy sense of humor is what makes her so endearing.
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