Play silly buggers In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "Play silly buggers", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Ann Thu calendar 2021-07-03 08:07

Meaning of Play silly buggers

Synonyms:

To behave in a silly way

Play silly buggers British Australia informal slang

To behave in the way that is silly, stupid, or annoying

If these students don't stop playing silly buggers, they will be expelled from school sooner or later.

Mark, stop playing silly buggers, get out of that deep pond right away.

Other phrases about:

an old/a wise head on young shoulders
A child or young person who thinks, talks and behaves like an older person who has more experience of life.
ice out

1. To behave towards someone in a way that lacks affection
2. To decorate something with diamonds

drink, laugh, etc. yourself silly
To drink, laugh, etc. to a point that you cannot be sensible of your behaviour 
go hog wild

To behave wildly, frequently as a result of excitement.

throw (one's) bonnet over the windmill

To behave or do something in a crazed, reckless or unconventional manner

Grammar and Usage of Play silly buggers

Verb Forms

  • playing silly buggers
  • plays silly buggers
  • played silly buggers
  • play silly buggers

The verb "play" should be conjugated according to its tense.

 

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