Meaning & Definition of word "Daft"

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    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.