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Definition of daft

daft

/dæft/
daft
Adverb:daftly
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• adjective

1

British Silly, foolish, or lacking common sense.

Example

"Don't ask such daft questions when you already know the answer."

2

British Infatuated or wildly enthusiastic about someone or something.

Example

"The grandparents are completely daft about their new grandson."

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• Rhymes for daft

• Nearby Words

daffiness
daffodil
daffy
daft
daftly
daftness
dagger

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'gedæfte', meaning mild, gentle, or meek. Over centuries, the perceived gentleness of animals and simple-minded people shifted the word's meaning toward dull-witted or foolish, while the related word 'deft' retained the positive sense of skillful.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Daft. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/daft
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