Meaning of the word "silly season" in English
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silly season
US /ˈsɪl.i ˌsiː.zən/
UK /ˈsɪl.i ˌsiː.zən/
Noun
1.
a period, typically during the summer months, when trivial or sensational news stories predominate due to a lack of major events
Example:
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It's the silly season, so expect more bizarre headlines than usual.
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During the silly season, newspapers often fill their pages with human interest stories.
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