daffery

/dæˈfɛri/

Definitions

1. noun

A person who is being foolish or annoying in a humorous or endearing way.

“My little brother can be such a daffery sometimes, always getting into trouble.”

2. noun

A foolish or absurd idea or plan.

“The politician’s daffery to raise taxes during a recession was widely criticized.”

Synonyms

  • buffoon
  • clown
  • fool
  • idiot

Antonyms

  • prudence
  • sagacity
  • wisdom