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silliness
[/ˈsɪlinəs/]
noun
tolice
1.
the quality or state of being silly; lack of seriousness or good judgment
The silliness of the joke made everyone laugh.
A tolice da piada fez todos rirem.
2.
foolish or absurd behavior
Stop all that silliness and focus on your work.
Pare com essa tolice e concentrate no seu trabalho.
3.
trivial or frivolous talk or action
I have no time for such silliness.
Não tenho tempo para essa frivolidade.
NYC Slang
goofiness
Synonyms
foolishness
absurdity
stupidity
frivolousness
ridiculousness
nonsense
Antonyms
wisdom
seriousness
prudence
intelligence
sensibility
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
tolice
most common usage
General Brazilian
bobagem
colloquial alternative
São Paulo
besteira
informal, regional preference
Portugal
toleima
Portuguese usage; tolice also used
Related Idioms & Phrases
stop the silliness
that's pure silliness
don't talk silliness
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