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Meaning of dotty
The primary meaning of "dotty" refers to someone or something being slightly mad or eccentric.
Etymology of dotty
The word "dotty" originated in the mid-19th century, likely as a colloquial or informal term
It is possibly related to the word "dot," which was used in the 17th century to describe someone who was considered foolish or weak-minded
The word gained popularity in the mid-20th century, particularly in British English, to describe someone who is slightly eccentric or unconventional
Synonyms
eccentric
quirky
odd
strange
bizarre
peculiar
weird
whimsical
fanciful
fantastic
absurd
ridiculous
silly
foolish
daft
daffy
crazy
mad
insane
lunatic
erratic
unpredictable
capricious
flighty
scatterbrained
brainless
mindless
foolish
stupid
ridiculous
preposterous
laughable
comical
amusing
entertaining
diverting
silly
absurd
idiotic
foolish
fatuous
asinine
inane
vacuous
vapid
frivolous
giddy
lighthearted
carefree
playful
humorous
jocular
witty
wacky
zany
kooky
offbeat
unconventional
unorthodox
off-the-wall
far-out
outlandish
outrageous
risible
hilarious
sidesplitting
uproarious
sidesplitting.
Definitions
- Informal: slightly mad or eccentric
- Used to express affection or amusement, especially when describing someone's eccentric behavior
- (Of a pattern or design) consisting of small dots
Usage Examples
- She's a bit dotty, but we love her for it
- The old lady was dotty about her cats and spent all her time talking to them
- The dotty old professor was known for his outrageous fashion sense
Antonyms
sane
rational
reasonable
sensible
logical
calm
composed
sober
serious
solemn
somber
subdued
restrained
conventional
traditional
normal
ordinary
mundane
dull
boring
uninteresting
unremarkable
uninspiring
unenthusiastic
apathetic
unexciting
unadventurous
cautious
prudent
wise
discerning
perceptive
astute
shrewd
sagacious.