"Silly Putty" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Silly Putties [plural]
Rhymes: -ʌti Etymology: Genericized from the trademark of Crayola. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Silly Putty}} Silly Putty (plural Silly Putties)
  1. A toy based on silicone polymers that have unusual physical properties. Wikipedia link: Crayola, Silly Putty Categories (topical): Toys Synonyms: silly putty Translations (toy): 橡皮泥 (xiàngpíní) (Chinese Mandarin), Silly Putty (Finnish)

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