Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

doty

Adjective

/ˈdəʊti/

Definition

Silly or daft.

Examples

The elderly man acted a bit doty when he tried to put his shoes on the wrong feet.
Sometimes, my dog can be doty, chasing after his tail for what seems like hours.
After the long day, she felt doty, trying to remember why she walked into the room.

Meaning

The term ‘doty’ refers to someone who is demented, crazy, or behaving in a silly manner. It can describe a person who has lost some of their mental faculties due to age or ill health, often making them act foolishly.