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Definition of dotty

dotty

/ˈdɑː.ti/
dot · ty
Adverb:dottily
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1

British Somewhat eccentric, foolish, or mentally confused; slightly crazy.

Example

"Our elderly neighbor has some rather dotty ideas about gardening by the phases of the moon."

2

British Extremely fond of or infatuated with someone or something (usually followed by 'about' or 'over').

Example

"Both grandparents are completely dotty about their newborn granddaughter."

3

Covered with or consisting of small dots or spots.

Example

"She wore a cheerful yellow blouse with a white dotty pattern."

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• Rhymes for dotty

• Nearby Words

dotingly
dotted
dotterel
dotty
dottyback
douala
double

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 19th century, probably derived from 'dot' or 'dote' (meaning to be feeble-minded or infatuated), combined with the suffix '-y'.

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