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DOTTILY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does dottily mean? 

DOTTILY (adverb)
  The adverb DOTTILY has 1 sense:

1. in a mildly insane mannerplay

  Familiarity information: DOTTILY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


DOTTILY (adverb)


Sense 1

Meaning:

In a mildly insane manner

Synonyms:

balmily; daftly; dottily; nuttily; wackily

Context example:

the old lady is beginning to behave quite dottily

Pertainym:

dotty (informal or slang terms for mentally irregular)


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