dafter

[ˈdɑːftər]

dafter Definition

  • 1silly or foolish
  • 2slightly crazy or eccentric

Using dafter: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dafter" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    It would be dafter to quit now than to continue.

  • Example

    I felt a bit dafter after watching that movie.

  • Example

    He's a bit dafter than most people, but he's harmless.

  • Example

    It's dafter to worry about things that are out of your control.

dafter Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for dafter

Phrases with dafter

  • used to emphasize how silly or foolish something is

    Example

    She said she was going to climb the mountain in high heels - even dafter!

  • extremely silly or foolish

    Example

    He's daft as a brush if he thinks he can win the race with no training.

  • a foolish or impractical idea

    Example

    It was a daft idea to try to fix the car with duct tape.

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Summary: dafter in Brief

The term 'dafter' [ˈdɑːftər] describes someone or something that is silly, foolish, or slightly crazy. It can be used to describe a person, an idea, or an action, as in 'It would be dafter to quit now than to continue.' 'Dafter' can also be used in phrases like 'even dafter,' which emphasizes the silliness of something, and 'daft as a brush,' which means extremely silly or foolish.