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silly

Noun CEFR A2 Frequent
ˈsɪl.i

Definitions

  1. A silly person.
  2. A term of address.
  3. A mistake.

Equivalents

14 more languages
العربيةسخيفمرقعان
Ελληνικάστόκος
हिन्दीधोधाभोंदू
日本語憨
한국어憨
Latviešudumjība
Portuguêsbobabobo
Svenskadumbom

Examples

“While they, poor sillies, bid good night, O' love⟳ an' bogles eerie.”
“"Oh, Bill. I can't - Oh, my dear, I've been hoping so much.... Oh, Bill..." said Josella. I had forgotten all about Susan until a voice came from above. "You are getting wet⟳, you silly. Why don't you kiss her indoors?" it asked.”
“‘Come⟳ on, silly,’ said Nannie.”

CEFR level

A2
Elementary
This word is part of the CEFR A2 vocabulary — elementary level.
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