dotty
1crazy or eccentric.
feeble or unsteady in gait.
very enthusiastic or infatuated (usually followed by about or over).
Origin of dotty
1Other words from dotty
- dot·ti·ly, adverb
- dot·ti·ness, noun
Words Nearby dotty
Other definitions for dotty (2 of 2)
Origin of dotty
2Other words from dotty
- dot·ti·ness, noun
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How to use dotty in a sentence
Just the dotty ones are left or those whose abilities have greatly diminished…No one wants to leave anymore.
Joy Williams’s ‘Harrow’ Takes a Jab at Climate Activism | smurguia | December 14, 2021 | Outside OnlineGustav would later describe his ex-wife, quite accurately, as “dotty, romantic, and forever craving change.”
World War II’s Most Glamorous Spy: Christine Granville | Emma Garman | July 7, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTDespite his too-dotty-to-lie persona, Ron Paul is not in fact on the level.
Abdul either provides heart or functions as the dotty aunt at the family picnic, depending on your point of view.
Judge Leslie is dotty on that subject, and so are a good many of the other old fossils of Rosewater.
Ancestors | Gertrude Atherton
dotty unrolled herself from the curtain with a triumphant smile.
Prudy Keeping House | Sophie Maydotty tried to think there might be time enough, after all, to find the rings.
Prudy Keeping House | Sophie MayAt the mention of rings, dotty blushed, and stole a glance at Mrs. Allen.
Prudy Keeping House | Sophie MayWhy, dotty, I've excused you to Mrs. Pragoff, and it wouldn't be polite to go now.
Prudy Keeping House | Sophie May
British Dictionary definitions for dotty
/ (ˈdɒtɪ) /
slang, mainly British feeble-minded; slightly crazy
British slang (foll by about) extremely fond (of)
marked with dots
Origin of dotty
1Derived forms of dotty
- dottily, adverb
- dottiness, noun
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