"sillykin" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: sillykins [plural]
Etymology: silly + -kin. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|silly|kin|id2=diminutive}} silly + -kin Head templates: {{en-noun}} sillykin (plural sillykins)
  1. One who is silly. Categories (topical): People Synonyms: sillykins [common]

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