silly

Definition

  • adjective: having or showing a lack of thought, understanding, or good judgment
  • adjective: lowly in station
  • used to address someone who is being silly
  • synonyms: helpless, rustic, humble

Examples

  • What a 'silly' little purse. It looks too small to hold everything that I'd need to carry.

  • I'm scared 'silly' [=I'm very scared] of speaking to such a large group.

  • “I can't ask you to do that.” “'Don't be silly'. It is my pleasure.”

Movie quotes

  • (..) and says, "Catch up." Hmm. Hmm. Ketchup. See you around. Oh, that Paddlefoot... he funny, silly dog. He think totem pole alive. Hee hee hee! KLONDIKE: He arctic tenderfoot. Ho ho ho ho! (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction
  • (..) Oh, come on, girl. We're gettin' out of here. We gotta walk now. VINCENT: Don't fucking die on me, Mia. Silly fuck. Answer! MAN ON TV: Have you got the ring? SECOND MAN: Why, certainly. (..)
    1994 Pulp Fiction