出典:Wiktionary
From Silly Billy
silly-billy (comparative more silly-billy, superlative most silly-billy)
出典:『Wiktionary』 (2025/11/17 20:38 UTC 版)
Nickname of Prince William Frederick (1776–1834), Duke of Gloucester; also of William IV of the United Kingdom (1765–1837)
Denis Healey, British politician, was known for using the term as a catchphrase. This originated with Mike Yarwood's famous impression of him, although he later used it himself in parliament.