Dumdum and Silly

Dumdum

Dumdum noun - A soft-nosed small-arms bullet that expands when it hits a target and causes a gaping wound.

Silly and dumdum are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Silly" instead an adjective "Dumdum".

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

Dumdum and silly are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Dumdum" instead an adjective "Silly".

Nearby Word: silliness
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Silly and Dumdum. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 07, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/dumdum/silly
Dumdum & Silly. N.p., 2016. Web. 07 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/dumdum/silly>.
Silly or Dumdum. 2016. Accessed August 07, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/dumdum/silly.
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