- silly person
- Australian slang: galah (Named after the bird of the same name because of its antics and the noise it makes)
Универсальный русско-английский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
Универсальный русско-английский словарь. Академик.ру. 2011.
silly — [sil′ē] adj. sillier, silliest [ME seli, sili (with shortened vowel), good, blessed, innocent < OE sælig, happy, prosperous, blessed (akin to Ger selig, blessed) < sæl, happiness < IE base * sel , favorable, in good spirits (> Gr… … English World dictionary
silly — ► ADJECTIVE (sillier, silliest) 1) lacking in common sense or judgement; foolish. 2) trivial or frivolous. 3) Cricket denoting fielding positions very close to the batsman: silly mid on. ► NOUN (pl. sillies) informal ▪ … English terms dictionary
silly — /ˈsɪli / (say silee) adjective (sillier, silliest) 1. lacking good sense; foolish; stupid. 2. absurd or ridiculous. 3. Cricket (of a fielding position) close in to the batsman s wicket: silly mid off. 4. Colloquial (euphemistic) ineffectual;… …
silly — adjective (sillier, silliest) 1》 lacking in common sense or judgement; foolish. 2》 trivial or frivolous. 3》 archaic helpless; defenceless. 4》 Cricket denoting fielding positions very close to the batsman: silly mid on. noun (plural sillies)… … English new terms dictionary
silly — 1. adjective /ˈsɪli/ a) foolish, showing a lack of good sense and wisdom; frivolous, trifling. A silly man, in simple weedes forworne, / And soild with dust of the long dried way; / His sandales were with toilesome trauell torne, / And face all… … Wiktionary
silly goose — noun (denigrating) Silly person, usually referring to female … Wiktionary
Silly Billy — noun An epithet used in mild teasing for a silly person, or one who has just done something of an foolish nature … Wiktionary
Silly sausage — (used affectionately, especially to children) silly person … Dictionary of Australian slang
silly sausage — Australian Slang (used affectionately, especially to children) silly person … English dialects glossary
Silly Boy — «Silly Boy» Sencillo de Eva Simons del álbum Rockstar Formato descarga digital Grabación 2009 Género(s) pop Duración … Wikipedia Español
silly-billy — silly billˈy noun (informal) A foolish person • • • Main Entry: ↑silly … Useful english dictionary