Silly String

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Pronunciation Definitions Examples Grammatical Forms Origin and Evolution

Pronunciation: /ˈsɪli strɪŋ/

Definitions of silly string

noun a type of novelty item consisting of a pressurized can that releases a thin, string-like material, often used for playful pranks or celebrations

Example Sentences

A1 Children love playing with silly string at birthday parties.

A2 She accidentally sprayed silly string all over the living room.

B1 The prankster brought silly string to the office and caused chaos.

B2 The comedian used silly string as part of his hilarious act on stage.

C1 The artist created a masterpiece using silly string as a unique medium.

C2 The fashion designer incorporated silly string into the runway show for a whimsical touch.

Examples of silly string in a Sentence

formal The children were reprimanded for using silly string in the classroom.

informal We had a blast spraying silly string all over the backyard.

slang Let's go buy some silly string and have a wild time at the party!

figurative The comedian's jokes were like silly string, light-hearted and fun.

Grammatical Forms of silly string

past tense

used

plural

silly strings

comparative

sillier string

superlative

silliest string

present tense

uses

future tense

will use

perfect tense

has used

continuous tense

is using

singular

silly string

positive degree

silly

infinitive

to use silly string

gerund

using silly string

participle

used silly string

Origin and Evolution of silly string

First Known Use: 1969 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The term 'silly string' originated from the combination of the words 'silly' and 'string' to describe the playful and whimsical nature of the product.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a novelty item consisting of pressurized string-like material that sprayed out in a string-like form, 'silly string' has since become a generic term for any similar product regardless of brand. The term has evolved to be commonly used to refer to any type of string-like substance sprayed from a canister for festive or playful purposes.