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Synonyms for dotty

Grammar : Adj
Spell : dot-ee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈdɒt i

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Définition of dotty

Origin :
  • 1812, "full of dots," from dot (n.) + -y (2). Meaning "silly" is from c.1400, in dotypolle "dotty poll" (i.e. "dotty head"), in which case the first element is from dote (v.).
  • adj crazy
Example sentences :
  • Dotty unrolled herself from the curtain with a triumphant smile.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • Dotty tried to think there might be time enough, after all, to find the rings.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • At the mention of rings, Dotty blushed, and stole a glance at Mrs. Allen.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • Why, Dotty, I've excused you to Mrs. Pragoff, and it wouldn't be polite to go now.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • Dotty, it seems, was feeling very much like a bitter-sour apple.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • But, Dotty, why do you want to go back to auntie's to-night?
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • "There, she's lost her senses; I knew she would," said Dotty, walking the floor.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • "Just as we got to having a good time," said Dotty, her face in a hard knot.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • Dotty was giving an extra touch to her chignon, and Prudy trying on her cap.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
  • "We thought last night she was in danger of her life," said Dotty.
  • Extract from : « Prudy Keeping House » by Sophie May
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