Holdup and Silly

Holdup

Holdup noun - An instance or period of being prevented from going about one's business.

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

Silly

Silly adjective - Lacking in seriousness or maturity.

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

Nearby Word: silliness
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Silly and Holdup. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 01, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/silly
Holdup & Silly. N.p., 2016. Web. 01 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/silly>.
Silly or Holdup. 2016. Accessed August 01, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/holdup/silly.
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