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silly

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/ˈsɪli/ · sil-ly

Showing a lack of common sense; foolish.

Meanings

adjectiveinformal

Showing a lack of common sense; foolish.

عقلی کمی دکھانا؛ بے وقوفی۔

بے وقوف

be-waqoof

Synonyms

foolishabsurdridiculousاحمقپاگلنرالا

Antonyms

wisesensibleseriousسمجھدارعقلمندسنجیدہ

Common Collocations

  • silly mistake
  • silly joke
  • silly behavior

Example Sentences

Making a silly mistake can happen to anyone.

بے وقوفی جیسی غلطی کسی بھی شخص سے ہو سکتی ہے۔

Be-waqoofi jaisi ghalati kisi bhi shakhs se ho sakti hai.

She told a silly joke that made everyone laugh.

اس نے ایک بے وقوفانہ مذاق کیا جو سب کو ہنسانے لگا۔

Us ne aik be-waqoofana mazaq kiya jo sab ko hansanay laga.

He made a silly choice that led to problems.

اس نے ایک بے وقوفانہ انتخاب کیا جس کی وجہ سے مسائل پیدا ہوئے۔

Us ne aik be-waqoofana intekhab kiya jis ki wajah se masail paida huay.

Easily Confused With

silly:Silly refers specifically to foolishness, while 'silly' can also imply playfulness or light-heartedness.

Word Family

silliness
nounبے وقوفی

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Imagine a silly clown doing foolish acts.

A clown making goofy faces and falling over.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

بے وقوف کا کام بے وقوفی ہے۔

Be-waqoof ka kaam be-waqoofi hai.

Foolishness begets foolishness.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old English "sælig" — happy, blessed

First known use: 12th century

The word 'silly' originally meant 'happy' or 'blessed' in Old English, but over time it evolved to refer to foolishness or lack of sense.