Meaning & Definition of word "Daft"

Daft

/daft/

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.

Middle English 'daft', from Old Norse 'dǫftr', meaning 'weak or silly'.

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

foolish:

lacking good sense; unwise

absurd:

wildly unreasonable, illogical, or inappropriate

senseless:

without the ability to reason or understand

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.