What is "silly" in English? Definition and Explanations
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What does silly mean in English? Meaning of silly definition and abbreviation with examples.
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What is "silly" in English? Definition and Explanations
Meaning of "silly": a word used for misbehaving children Noun Meaning: a word used for misbehaving childrenExample: don't be a sillySynonyms: sillyHypernyms: child
fry
kid
minor
nestling
nipper
shaver
small fry
tiddler
tike
tyke
youngsterMeaning of "silly": ludicrous, foolish Adjective Meaning: ludicrous, foolishExample: gave me a cockamamie reason for not going
wore a goofy hat
a silly idea
some wacky plan for selling more booksSynonyms: cockamamie
cockamamy
goofy
sappy
silly
wacky
whacky
zanySimilar: foolishMeaning of "silly": lacking seriousness; given to frivolity Adjective Meaning: lacking seriousness; given to frivolityExample: a dizzy blonde
light-headed teenagers
silly gigglesSynonyms: airheaded
dizzy
empty-headed
featherbrained
giddy
light-headed
lightheaded
sillySimilar: frivolousMeaning of "silly": inspiring scornful pity Adjective Meaning: inspiring scornful pityExample: how silly an ardent and unsuccessful wooer can be especially if he is getting on in yearsSynonyms: pathetic
ridiculous
sillySimilar: undignifiedMeaning of "silly": dazed from or as if from repeated blows Adjective Meaning: dazed from or as if from repeated blowsExample: knocked silly by the impact
slaphappy with exhaustionSynonyms: punch-drunk
silly
slaphappySimilar: confusedEnglish
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