silly
/ˈsɪli/ · noun
Meaning
- A silly person.
- A term of address.
- A mistake.
- Laughable or amusing through foolishness or a foolish appearance.
- Blessed, particularly:
- Pitiful, inspiring compassion, particularly:
- Simple, plain, particularly:
- Mentally simple, foolish, particularly:
- (of a fielding position) Very close to the batsman, facing the bowler; closer than short.
- Sillily: in a silly manner.
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