dottily

adverb

dot·​ti·​ly ˈdät|ᵊlē 

-ät|, 

|ə̇lē, 

-i

1

: with a feeble or unsteady gait

2

: in a crazy manner

Word History

Etymology

dotty entry 2 + -ly

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Rhymes for dottily

• haughtily