daffy
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Meaning · English
Gin.
Register: dated, slang
Examples
1837-39, Charles Dickens, Oliver Twist
“Do you give the children Daffy, Mrs. Mann?” inquired Bumble, following with his eyes the interesting process of mixing.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “daffy” mean?
Gin.
Is “daffy” formal or informal?
daffy is generally dated, slang.