dotty

Related to dotty: ditty

completely dotty

1. To become eccentric, odd, or mentally unbalanced. Jackson went completely dotty after spending a month by himself in his cabin.
2. To become forgetful or absent-minded, especially due to senility or old age in general. Grandpa's gone completely dotty lately—I don't know if he can take care of himself anymore.
3. To become very excited or enthusiastic (about something). I've never understood that pop star's popularity, but kids just go completely dotty over her music.
See also: completely, dotty

go dotty

1. To become somewhat eccentric, odd, or mentally unbalanced. Jackson started going dotty after spending a month by himself in his cabin.
2. To become forgetful or absent-minded, especially due to senility or old age in general. Grandpa's been going a bit dotty lately, I don't know if he can take care of himself anymore.
3. To become very excited or enthusiastic (about something). I've never understood that pop star's popularity, but kids just go dotty over her music.
See also: dotty, go
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • completely dotty
  • go dotty
  • addict
  • addict (one) to (something)
  • addict to
  • lose (one's) mind
  • lose one's mind
  • lose your mind
  • lose one's buttons
  • lose (one's) buttons
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The second book featuring Rafe Khatchadorian (who we met in last year's Middle School: The Worst Years of My Life [Little, Brown, 2011/VOYA August 2011]) opens as Rare explains and describes his family's move to "The City," where they will live with his Grandma Dotty. Mrs.
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Frank and Dotty Light of Springfield will celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary with a family reception and dinner.
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