How do you use "Daft" in a sentence?

Don't be daft! That's a daft idea. You daft thing!

Daft

Q: What does "Daft" mean?

British slang meaning silly, foolish, or crazy. 'Daft' is British/Northern word for silly or foolish. 'Don't be daft' = 'don't be silly.' More affectionate than harsh—often used for gentle teasing. Very common in Northern England and Scotland.

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Meaning: British slang meaning silly, foolish, or crazy.

英国俚语，意思是傻、愚蠢或疯狂。

Jerga británica que significa tonto, bobo o loco.

イギリスの俗語で、おバカな、愚かな、頭がおかしいこと。

바보 같은, 어리석은 (영국식)

'Daft' is British/Northern word for silly or foolish. 'Don't be daft' = 'don't be silly.' More affectionate than harsh—often used for gentle teasing. Very common in Northern England and Scotland.

'Daft'是英国/北方的词，意为傻或愚蠢。'Don't be daft'='别傻了'。比较亲切而非尖刻——常用于温和的玩笑。在英格兰北部和苏格兰非常常用。

'Daft' es una palabra británica/del norte de Inglaterra para tonto o bobo. 'Don't be daft' = 'no seas tonto.' Más cariñoso que duro, se usa a menudo para bromear suavemente. Muy común en el norte de Inglaterra y Escocia.

「Daft」はイギリス・北部の言葉で、おバカ、愚かなという意味。「Don't be daft」＝「馬鹿なこと言うな」。きつい言い方ではなく愛情を込めた表現で、軽くからかう時によく使われる。イングランド北部とスコットランドで非常に一般的。

멍청하거나 어리석거나 바보 같다는 뜻의 영국식 표현. 문맥에 따라 가볍고 애정 어린 뉘앙스일 수도 있고 더 강한 뜻일 수도 있다.

Examples

Don't be daft!
别傻了！
¡No seas tonto!
馬鹿なこと言うな！
바보 같은 소리 하지 마!
That's a daft idea.
那是个蠢主意
Esa es una idea absurda
それはアホなアイデアだ
그건 멍청한 생각이야.
You daft thing!
你这个傻瓜！
¡Tontorrón!
このおバカさん！
이 바보야!

Pronunciation

/dɑːft/

Usage Guide

Context: mild criticism, teasing

Tone: affectionate, teasing

✓ Do Say

Very mild—'don't be daft'
非常温和——'don't be daft'
muy suave — 'no seas tonto'
非常に穏やか——「don't be daft」
매우 부드러운 표현—'don't be daft'

✗ Don't Say

Not really rude
其实不算粗鲁
En realidad no es grosero
実際には失礼ではない
사실 무례한 말은 아니다

Common Mistakes

Mild—won't cause offense

Origin & History

From Old English 'gedæfte' (gentle, meek). Evolved to mean silly or foolish. Very common in Northern England and Scotland. Mild and often affectionate.

Etymology: Old English gedæfte (gentle)

First recorded: Old English, modern meaning medieval

Cultural Context

Era: Old English onwards

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal

Pop culture: British TV

Regional notes: British, especially Northern England.

Variations

DaftDafty