silly season
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noun
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.
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Let’s start with some etymology: What are the origins of the typographical word “bracket”?
First appeared around 1750, and is related to the French word “braguette” for the name of codpiece armor.
First appeared in 1610, based on the French word “baguette” for the long loaf of bread.
First appeared in 1555, and is related to the French word “raquette” for a netted bat.
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Origin of silly season
First recorded in 1870–75
Words nearby silly season
Sillitoe, Sills, silly, silly billy, Silly Putty, silly season, silly-sider, sillyweed, silo, Siloam, Silone
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silly season
noun
British a period, usually during the hot summer months, when journalists fill space reporting on frivolous events and activities
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