Silly Billy en · NOUN
Etymology
Nickname of Prince William Frederick (1776–1834), Duke of Gloucester; also of William IV of the United Kingdom (1765–1837)
Meanings
- An epithet used in mild teasing for a silly person, or one who has just done something of a foolish nature.
- (euphemistic) Faggot.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Silly Billies | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| silly billy | alternative | lexicographic |
Synonyms
wikipedia: Denis Healey · wikipedia: William IV of the United Kingdom · wikipedia: Prince William Frederick, Duke of Gloucester and Edinburgh · wikipedia: Mike Yarwood