[ˈdɪli], (Noun)

Definitions:
- an excellent example of a particular type of person or thing
(e.g: that's a dilly of a breakfast recipe)


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century (as an adjective in the sense ‘delightful’): alteration of the first syllable of delightful or delicious

[ˈdɪli], (Adjective)

Definitions:
- odd; foolish


Phrases:

Origin:
late 19th century: perhaps a blend of daft and silly