silly season


noun
  1. a time of year, usually in midsummer or during a holiday period, characterized by exaggerated news stories, frivolous entertainments, outlandish publicity stunts, etc.: The new movie reminds us that the silly season is here.

Origin of silly season

1
First recorded in 1870–75

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silly season

noun
  1. British a period, usually during the hot summer months, when journalists fill space reporting on frivolous events and activities

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