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silly season

noun
/ˈsɪli ˈsizən/US

Etymology

Possibly from an article in the 13 July 1861 edition of the London weekly newspaper The Saturday Review (see quotation).

Definitions

  1. A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis…

    A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.

    • The amount of space at the disposal of newspapers, and the want of something to talk about and write about, produced that mild autumnal effect known as the silly season, which sets in when there is a lull in politics, and a dearth of news.
    • The Sasquatch has long since become the clown who is the life of the party, whom nobody ever takes seriously; the godsend of newspaper cartoonists in the silly season when politicians are on vacation.

  2. A period of time, as during a holiday season or a political campaign, in which the…

    A period of time, as during a holiday season or a political campaign, in which the behavior of an individual or group tends to become uncharacteristically frivolous, mirthful, or eccentric.

  3. The early part of a competition’s offseason, where many roster and staff changes are made…

    The early part of a competition’s offseason, where many roster and staff changes are made based on the outcome of the season just concluded.

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    1. The time of year when contract negotiations start, trades, and competitors change…

      The time of year when contract negotiations start, trades, and competitors change affiliations, frequently starting at mid-season or just before the start of free-agency, and extending to the start of the next season.

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