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Dotty Definition & Meaning

dotty
adjective
  1. informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy"
  2. intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with; "crazy about cars and racing"; "he is potty about her"

"Dotty" in song lyrics

See how dotty is used in real songs:

  • "Grippin the bottle of gasoline and the alcohol was killin Dotty"
    Bizzy Bone — Seeing Things
  • "I'll put the infrared on ya, leave your body all dotty"
    Freddie Foxxx — Inside Your Head
  • "delias dotty"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "dotty"

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Frequently asked questions

What does dotty mean?
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular; "it used to drive my husband balmy" intensely enthusiastic about or preoccupied with; "crazy about cars and racing"; "he is potty about her"
What part of speech is dotty?
Dotty is an adjective.
How many definitions does dotty have?
Dotty has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (adjective).

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