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Definition
Foolish, silly, and simple-minded.
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How it's used
This expression carries a lighthearted and often affectionate tone, describing someone who appears naive or slightly confused in a harmless way. It is frequently used to tease friends or children when they are caught daydreaming or behaving in a dazed manner. Unlike more derogatory terms for stupidity, this phrase focuses on a lack of awareness or a goofy demeanor.
Examples
He is always acting so silly and foolish, it is quite cute.
Why are you standing there looking all silly instead of going in?
Related words
Common phrases
in a silly and foolish manner
looking foolish and silly
Common mistake
Avoid using this to describe someone who is genuinely intellectually disabled or to insult someone's intelligence in a serious conflict, as it can be perceived as mocking their character rather than just their current behavior.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
