"daftlike" meaning in English

See daftlike in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Forms: more daftlike [comparative], most daftlike [superlative]
Etymology: daft + -like Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|daft|like}} daft + -like Head templates: {{en-adj}} daftlike (comparative more daftlike, superlative most daftlike)
  1. (UK, regional) Daft; foolish. Tags: UK, regional

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