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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
한국어
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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