Meaning & Definition of word "Daft"
Daft
/daft/
adjective:
- 1. Silly or foolish.
- Example: His daft ideas often make the meetings more entertaining.
- 2. Insane or crazy.
- Example: She must be daft if she thinks that plan will work.
- 3. Absurd or nonsensical.
- Example: It's a daft notion to believe everything you read on the internet.
Etymology
●Middle English 'daft', from Old Norse 'dǫftr', meaning 'weak or silly'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
daft as a brush:
extremely silly or foolish
daft idea:
an idea that is foolish or impractical
don't be daft:
a phrase used to tell someone not to be foolish
Related Words
foolish:
lacking good sense; unwise
absurd:
wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate
senseless:
without the ability to reason or understand
Slang Meanings of daft
Meaning: Stupid or silly, often used playfully.
● Example Sentence: That daft bloke thinks he can outdribble everyone.
Meaning: Crazy or nonsensical, often used to criticize ideas.
● Example Sentence: His daft plan to skydive without a parachute was just plain reckless.