dipsy
- adjective
- /ˈdɪpsi/
- Informal
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tonto
- The children were acting dipsy after eating too much candy at the party.
Examples
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She always gets a little dipsy when she is excited about something.
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His dipsy sense of humor made everyone laugh during the meeting.
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What a dipsy thing to do!
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Look at that dipsy kid!
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The children were acting dipsy after eating too much candy at the party.
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She always gets a little dipsy when she is excited about something.
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What a dipsy thing to do on a sunny afternoon!
Synonyms
129
3.5
Silly in a funny, slightly foolish way
98
5.9
Odd in a funny or silly way
55
7.2
Being a little crazy in a funny or strange way
18
5.8
Silly in a way that is slightly funny
12
7.6
Funny and odd in a silly way that makes people laugh
8
7.7
Funny in a quiet, odd way that makes you smile
5
8.2
Being silly and a little strange in a friendly way
3
9.3
Strange and amusing in how a person or thing looks and acts
1
7.2
Being silly and forgetful but not serious
1
9.0
Very strange and silly in a way that seems crazy
1
8.4
Acting silly and slightly crazy in a harmless way
1
8.6
Slightly silly and odd in a playful way
1
9.9
Feeling silly and cheerful in a light, slightly confused way
1
7.7
Shows playful energy and plays small tricks to surprise people
1
7.7
Funny in a strange or silly way
Acting silly and a little forgetful or confused
Playful and silly in a way that makes people laugh
Playfully naughty and a little odd
Acting playful and slightly naughty, often doing small harmless tricks
Funny and a bit strange, like a silly film or party
Very silly and wild in a playful way
A little strange and silly
Antonyms
How Silly
Surface Forms
Etymology
Dipsy is a playful form of the common word dippy, which means 'silly' or a little 'crazy'. A helpful way to remember it is to think of someone who behaves in a light, funny way, so dipsy describes acting playful and slightly silly.