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Meaning
Noun
●
A
fool
; an
idiot
; a blockhead.
●
In British English:
Clipping of daffodil.
●
Alternative form of
daf
(“type of drum”)
●
A
preparation
of
gypsum
once used to
adulterate
food products.
Verb
●
In Scottish English:
To be
foolish
; make
sport
;
play
; toy.
●
In British English:
To daunt.
●
To
toss
(aside); to dismiss.
●
To
turn
(someone)
aside
; divert.
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Origin
daff
English
daf
Middle English (1100-1500)
daffen
Middle English (1100-1500)
daffodil
English
Sourced from
Etym
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Rhymes
Raf
Caf
Baff
Faff
Daff
Calf
Gaff
Caff
Waff
Naff
Fnaf
Half
Chaff
Staff
Graph
Gaffe
Graff
Gnaff
Laugh
Polygraph
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