"Silly Billy" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: Silly Billies [plural]
Etymology: Nickname of Prince William Frederick (1776–1834), Duke of Gloucester; also of William IV of the United Kingdom (1765–1837) Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Silly Billy}} Silly Billy (plural Silly Billies)
  1. An epithet used in mild teasing for a silly person, or one who has just done something of a foolish nature. Wikipedia link: Denis Healey, Mike Yarwood, Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh, William IV of the United Kingdom Categories (topical): People Synonyms: silly goose, silly billy

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