silliness

noun

sil·​li·​ness ˈsilēnə̇s 

-lin-

plural -es

1

: the quality or state of being silly

2

: a silly practice

Word History

First Known Use

1602, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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Rhymes for silliness

• chilliness