doolally
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Eccentric; insane, mad.
Register: slang
Examples
"Will you write me an Essay on Corsets?" / "On what?" I asked incredulously—knowing that he had been a distinguished soldier, and suspecting that he had suddenly developed what the soldiers describe as "a touch of the doolally."
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Carried away by enjoyment, excitement, etc.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “doolally” mean?
Eccentric; insane, mad.
Is “doolally” formal or informal?
doolally is generally slang.