A slang term primarily used to describe someone perceived as foolish, silly, or lacking intelligence. The term suggests a degree of naivete or a tendency to make clumsy or inept decisions. It often implies a lighthearted and somewhat affectionate tone, rather than outright malice, when used towards a person. It is used to playfully or dismissively refer to an action or person. The usage and context can heavily influence how the term is received, as it may be considered offensive if used too critically, even if intended as jest.
Dolty meaning with examples
- After spilling his coffee all over his new shirt, Mark just shrugged and said, 'Well, that was dolty of me!' He then went to get cleaned up. His friends laughed but felt it was understandable after his long week. His colleagues agreed that his demeanor warranted the phrase.
- The character in the sitcom often made dolty mistakes, like locking herself out of her apartment or forgetting important appointments, but always managed to find a humorous resolution, which made it popular with all viewers. The jokes relied on the viewers' ability to discern the protagonist's behavior.
- Ignoring all the warning signs and investing their savings in a highly speculative scheme was a dolty move, causing immense financial loss to many investors. The investors felt that their dolty investments were worth the risk, unfortunately.
- When Sarah tried to bake a cake and ended up with a burnt offering, everyone, including her, admitted it was a bit dolty. Her daughter then showed her how to fix it, and it tasted good when finished.
- During the game, the team's strategy seemed dolty, focusing more on style than substance, leading to a series of missed opportunities. The coaches' behavior was regarded as the only reason the team was doing as well as it was. They felt that the strategy was important, even if no one else did.