DOTTY - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

Example: it used to drive my husband balmy

Part of speech: Adjective (satellite)

intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with

Example: crazy about cars and racing; they are dotty about each other; gaga over the rock group's new album

dote – A related word in the same word family.

totty – A related word in the same word family.

dot – A related word in the same word family.

Place names often preserve ancient languages long after the people who spoke them are gone.