Meaning & Definition of word "Silly"
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Silly
/ˈsɪli/
noun:
- 1. A silly person; someone lacking in seriousness.
- Example: He is such a silly, always joking around during meetings.
adjective:
- 1. Having or showing a lack of common sense or judgment; absurd and foolish.
- Example: It was silly of her to think that she could run a marathon without any training.
- 2. Lacking seriousness or value; trivial.
- Example: The children's silly games brought laughter to the party.
- 3. Playfully frivolous or affectionate.
- Example: He made a silly face to make the baby giggle.
Etymology
Old English 'sælig', meaning 'happy' or 'blessed'; evolved to mean 'innocent' and later 'foolish'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
silly goose:
A playful term for someone who is being foolish or silly.
silly season:
A period of time when news is less serious or significant, often filled with lighthearted stories.
silly string:
A novelty aerosol product that sprays out a stream of colored string.
Related Words
fool:
A person who acts unwisely or imprudently; a silly person.
nonsense:
Foolish or absurd behavior or ideas.
clown:
A comedian; someone who acts silly or foolishly to entertain.
Slang Meanings of silly
Meaning: Airhead
Example Sentence: Don't be such an airhead; that idea won't work.
Meaning: Goofball
Example Sentence: He's such a goofball when he gets around his friends.
Meaning: Dipstick
Example Sentence: Only a dipstick would do something that reckless.