silly: Meaning and Definition of

sil•ly

1. weak-minded or lacking good sense; stupid or foolish: a silly writer.
2. absurd; ridiculous; irrational: a silly idea.
3. stunned; dazed: He knocked me silly.
4. (of a fielder or the fielder's playing position) extremely close to the batsman's wicket: silly mid off.
5. rustic; plain; homely.
6. weak; helpless.
7. lowly in rank or state; humble.

1. a silly or foolish person: Don't be such a silly.