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Silly Billy
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silly billy
English
Alternative forms
en silly billy
Etymology
Nickname of Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh Prince William Frederick (1776–1834), Duke of Gloucester; also of William IV of the United Kingdom (1765–1837)
Noun
Silly Billy
An epithet used in mild teasing for a silly person, or one who has just done something of a foolish nature.
en alt-right euphemism faggot.
Usage notes
Denis Healey, British politician, was known for using the term as a catchphrase. This originated with Mike Yarwood's famous impression of him, although he later used it himself in parliament.
Synonyms
en silly goose
en eponyms rhyming compounds
en People