Meaning Of The Word Silly season

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Silly season Meaning

Silly season Definition
Silly season Definition

What's The Definition Of Silly season?

silly season
proper noun: The silly season is the time around August when the newspapers are full of unimportant or silly news stories because there is not much political news to report.

silly season in American English
noun: a time of year, usually in midsummer or during a holiday period, characterized by exaggerated news stories, frivolous entertainments, outlandish publicity stunts, etc.

silly season in British English
noun: a period, usually during the hot summer months, when journalists fill space reporting on frivolous events and activities

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