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Definition of silly - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
- He made a silly mistake during the presentation..
2.
- She made a silly comment during the meeting.
3.
- That was a silly mistake to make.
4.
- The price of that car is just silly.
Noun
1.
- Oh, you silly, you forgot your keys again.
2.
- Don't be such a silly, it's just a game.
Expressions with silly
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hit someone hard causing disorientation
The boxer knocked his opponent silly with a punch.
ridiculously large sum of money
He sold his car for silly money.
period in summer with only trivial or bizarre news
During the silly season, newspapers publish odd stories.
make someone extremely bored
The lecture on ancient pottery bored me silly.
consume alcohol excessively until losing normal faculties
He would drink himself silly every weekend.
scare someone extremely, leaving them shocked or confused
The horror movie frightened her silly.
laugh so much that you feel silly
We laughed ourselves silly at the comedy show.
act in a foolish or annoying way
Stop playing silly buggers and get to work.
cause extreme fear in someone
The loud noise scared the children silly.
very foolish or lacking sense
He acted silly as a goose during the meeting.
affectionate term for a foolish person
Oh, you silly old trout, you forgot your keys again!
cause someone to seem foolish in front of others
He made her look silly during the meeting.
light-hearted way to acknowledge a minor error
Silly me, I almost sent the wrong file.!
take part in activities that are not serious or important
Stop wasting time and play silly games outside.
cause someone to appear foolish or ridiculous
He made her look silly in front of everyone.
person acting foolishly or childishly
Don't be such a silly billy, it's just a game.
person acting foolishly or playfully
Oh, you silly goose, you forgot your keys again!
humorous way to describe a foolish old person
That silly old bat forgot her keys again.
term of endearment for a loved one
Come here, you silly sausage, and give me a hug.
expresses playful affection or mild teasing
Oh, you big silly, you forgot your keys again!
person who acts in a foolish or ridiculous way
Don't be such a silly ass, just ask for help!
person who acts foolishly or annoyingly
He's such a silly bugger, always making jokes at the wrong time.
toy spray that shoots string-like material from a can
Silly string covered the room during the celebration.
straw with loops for fun drinking
She drank her juice with a silly straw.
Origin of silly
Old English, gesælig (happy)
Terms with silly included in their meaning
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circus
performer in a circus who entertains by acting silly
light laugh
laugh lightly in a silly, nervous, or childlike way
foolish person
someone who behaves in a silly or foolish way
playfulness
act in a silly or playful way without seriousness
communication
untrue or silly statement
behavior
extremely silly or unreasonable
fooling
acting in a silly or playful way
funny
looking or acting silly or playful like a clown
poor judgment
foolish or silly, lacking common sense
laughter
the act of laughing in a high-pitched silly way
humor
silly or ridiculous in a funny way
humor
create a funny or silly facial expression
silly expression
change your face to look silly or amusing
silly expression
change your face in a silly or rude way at someone
strict attitude
situation where silly or foolish behavior is not allowed anymore
personality
person who acts in a very silly or naive way
silly behavior
behave in a silly or childish way
playful behavior
quality of being silly or foolish
communication
speak in a way that is silly or not true
behavior
foolish or silly person
silly behavior
act in a silly or playful way
logic
silly or makes no sense
entertainment
behave in a silly way to entertain others
silly behavior
act in a playful, silly, or foolish way
Examples of silly in a sentence
It's silly to argue over such trivial matters. He wore a silly hat to the party. The movie was full of silly jokes. His silly antics always make us laugh. Wearing mismatched socks was a silly choice. His silly demands made everyone laugh.
The rules were so silly that no one followed them. Come on, silly, let's go for a walk. You silly, you left your phone at home. He's such a silly for forgetting his keys again. Stop acting like a silly and focus on your work.
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- French:bête, petit coquin, ...
- German:dumm, Dummerchen, ...
- Italian:stupido, sciocchino, ...
- Spanish:tonto, tontito, ...
- Portuguese:tolo, trapalhão, ...
- Chinese:愚蠢的, 傻瓜, ...
- Japanese:愚かな, おバカさん, ...
- Arabic:سَخِيف, ظَرِيف, ...
- Hebrew:טִפְּשִׁי, טִיפְּשׁוֹן, ...
- Russian:глупый, глупышка, ...
- Ukrainian:дурний, дурненький, ...
- Hindi:मूर्खतापूर्ण, मूर्ख, ...
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