Daffs

/dæfs/ noun

Definition

Plural of daff; informal term for daffodils or silly/eccentric people.

Etymology

Either a shortened plural of 'daffodil' or plural of 'daff' (a silly person), from the adjective daffy or the verb daff (to joke).

Kelly Says

English speakers love shortening flower names for casual speech—'daffs' for daffodils works just like we say 'mums' for chrysanthemums or 'dahlias' informally, creating a cozier, friendlier way to talk about spring gardens.

Related Words

Explore More Words

Get the Word Orb API

Complete word intelligence in one call. Free tier — 50 lookups/day.