Meaning of Sillicus | Babel Free

Definitions

An archetypal character in the setting of a joke, typically portraited as naive and somewhat dull-witted.

dated, humorous

Examples

“No, Sillicus, farmers do not include chickens when speaking of their crops, or of their coups.”

“Hoax—Does Sillicus know anything about music? Joax—No; he doesn't know the difference between a string orchestra and a rubber band.”

“Sillicus—Do you think we shall know each other in the hereafter? Cynicus—I hope so. Few of us really know each other here.”

“Sillicus: There is honor among thieves. Cynicus: Nonsense! Thieves are just as bad as other people.”

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