Daft Definitions Volume 1
Daft Definitions Volume 1 is a dictionary, full of bizarre and amusing definitions for everyday words, obscure words, place names, brand names and some words that have been made up. The book contains over 1,600 definitions that were submitted to the Daft Definitions Writing Challenge, run in the AotFFWC group.
"A must-have for anyone who loves language and laughter. This book is a riot of humour – over 1,600 inventive, often absurd and always amusing definitions for everyday words, obscure words and made-up ones. It’s the kind of book that invites you to dip in and out between chores, morning coffee, or bathroom breaks –and you end up laughing aloud more often than you expect. The definitions are wonderfully diverse: puns, cryptic turns of phrase, clever re-imaginings of familiar terms – sometimes bizarre, often witty, always entertaining. There’s a spirit here that calls to mind humorous dictionaries of old, but with a fresh, modern twist. What I love especially is how this book was born from a community effort: writers from around the world (including me) submitting ideas through the AotFFWC challenge. The end result feels like a party of playful minds, united by a love of words. Whether you love language, enjoy a bit of silliness, or want something light and fun to browse – this book is perfect. Worth every penny."
Claudia Nicholson, Amazon customer
I'm pleased to present Daft Definitions Volume 1, a humorous dictionary full of amusing word meanings. The book was published on Friday 28th November 2025.
The book contains over 1,600 daft definitions. Pop it on your coffee table. Or in your bathroom. Dip in and out of it when time allows. And laugh. I dare you not to. You will. Oh, you will... Later, you will find yourself looking at words in different ways – searching for those hidden meanings, lurking in plain sight.
Where to Buy Daft Definitions Volume 1
Daft Definitions Volume 1 is available in print and Kindle eBook formats.
Proceeds from book sales will be donated to the Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) pen pal scheme. Launched during the pandemic, it has become an established service helping to keep isolated older people socially connected through letters and cards sent by members of the public.
eBook Copies of the Anthology
Kindle eBook copies of Daft Definitions Volume 1 can be purchased on Amazon here:
The book can be bought from all of Amazon's websites. You can find it by searching for the book by name or the Amazon Standard Identification Number (ASIN):
- ASIN: B0FVWHR979
You don't have to own a Kindle to read this version of the anthology - you can download a free Kindle app that works on most modern devices.
Printed Copies of Daft Definitions Volume 1
You can buy paperback copies of Daft Definitions Volume 1 on Amazon here.
The book's ISBN is:
- ISBN: 9798266760226
About Daft Definitions Volume 1
Daft Definitions Volume 1 is a comical dictionary. The book is full of bizarre and amusing definitions for everyday words, obscure words, place names and some words that have been made up.
This is the seventeenth book published via the flash fiction writing challenges, run on this website. The definitions were submitted in response to monthly challenges run in the Authors of the Flash Fiction Writing Challenges (AotFFWC) group. Huge thanks to all the group members who contributed definitions to this daft dictionary.
The challenge was created to have fun with words, provide encouragement for authors and support charitable causes.
The book was edited by Lesley Anne Truchet.
Lesley and Chris pictured a few years ago in France
Huge thanks to Lesley for all her hard work. I'd also like to thank Angela Googh for coding the eBook (you can learn more about Ange on her website) and Lynda Nash for proofreading the book.
When the book was released, we acheived Amazon bestseller status in the UK in the "Vocabulary, Slang & Word Lists eBooks" category.
The paperback also got to number 3 in the "Reference Directories" category, which is a fabulous achievement.
Huge thanks to everyone who bought the book on launch day and helped us achieve this accolade. You're all legends.
The Writers In The Anthology
All the contributing writers in Daft Definitions Volume 1 submitted their ideas in the AotFFWC Facebook group.
The names of the authors featured in the dictionary are:
Alan Ryan, Allen Ashley, Amanda Jane Davies, Andrew Ball, Anita Bowden, Archie Iyer, Barbara Noble, Boakesey Closs, Bob Pembroke, Chris Green, Christopher Fielden, Christine Nedahl, Claudia Nicholson, David Ball, David Silver, Dora Bona, Eileen Baldwin, Elizabeth Coby, Fung Sing, Gail Kryscio, Glo Curl, Jason Darrell, Jayne Morgan, John Notley, Josephine Andersen, Julie Dron, Kate Dunbar, Kay Reeves, Kelly Jeanne, Kennedy Meechan, Kiran Ramachandran, Lesley Anne Truchet, Liz Berg, Lucy Morrice, Lynn Zeleski, Malcolm Richardson, Maggie Elliott, Mandy Garzia, Margaret Duffy, Mary-Jane O’Brien, Melanie Barrow, Michael Rumsey, Michelle Anne Weaver, Neil Davie, Pat Mudge, Quenntis Ashby, Robin Tones, Sara Ali, Shanne Wolberg, Sue Maynes, Val Fish and Yasmin Al-Jarrah.
How Book Sales Support Charity
For every book sold, £1 will be donated to the Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) pen pal scheme.
Sheffield Churches Council for Community Care (SCCCC) was established in 1966, starting with its flagship service, the Good Neighbour Scheme, a befriending service for people aged sixty-five plus. Over the years, the charity has evolved and now works closely with health professionals across Sheffield and Doncaster, providing older people with a helping hand when they need it most.
Their pen pal scheme, launched during the pandemic, has become an established service helping to keep isolated older people socially connected through letters and cards sent by members of the public. With contributors from all over the world, it is a unique project helping to reduce loneliness and bringing joy to older people.
You can learn more about the scheme on the SCCCC website.
Book Launch Party
We'll probably run a book launch party on Zoom at some point in 2026. Details will appear here once we have decided if and when it will happen.
Anthology Cover
The cover for Daft Definitions Volume 1 was created by Topher Icecry.
This strange and reclusive individual looks a lot like Chris, plays drums in Ye Gods! and also designed the book cover for Chris's novel, Wicked Game. If you ask him nicely, he might design a book cover for you. If you're interested, contact Chris.
Daft Definitions Volume 1, Full Book Cover by Topher Icecry
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Thanks Christopher and I love the cover!
Thanks also to everyone involved in putting this 1st volume of Daft Definitions together. May there be many more to come! I’m honored to be a part of it and will tell everyone I know (all three of them ).
Daft Definitions is one of my favorite challenges in the group.
Thank you, Kelly – very much appreciated. And thank you for contributing to the book! All the best to you. Cheers, Chris
I hope you seriously consider having a book party via Zoom! That would be so super for all of us big-time authors to get together and celebrate!
Just make sure it’s not at 8 am for me. That’s just too early. Thanks, Christopher!
Will see what we can do, Kelly! Cheers, Chris
Thank you for including me in volume 1 of Daft Definitions.
Thank you for contributing, Josephine! All the best. Cheers, Chris