What does DOTTY mean?

Here is the requested information for the word "dotty": Parts of Speech

Adjective

Definitions

1. Having or showing a tendency to be eccentric or slightly mad.
2. Marked with dots or spots.

Pronunciations

• US: /ˈdɑdi/
• UK: /ˈdɒti/

Origin and Usage

The word "dotty" originated in the late 18th century from the word "dot" meaning a small round mark or spot. Its first known usage as an adjective meaning "having or showing a tendency to be eccentric or slightly mad" was in the early 20th century. The word is commonly used in informal contexts to describe someone who is a little bit crazy or eccentric.

Synonyms

• eccentric
• mad
• quirky
• strange
• weird

Related Words

• ditto
• doily
• dwarf
• golly
• petty

Example Sentences

1. Shes a bit dotty, but everyone loves her.
2. The dress was covered in dotty patterns.
3. Hes been acting a bit dotty lately.