Definitions from Wiktionary (silly season)

▸ noun:  (idiomatic, journalism) A period, usually during the summertime, when news media tend to place increased emphasis on reporting light-hearted, offbeat, or bizarre stories.
▸ noun:  (idiomatic) A period of time, as during a holiday season or a political campaign, in which the behavior of an individual or group tends to become uncharacteristically frivolous, mirthful, or eccentric.
▸ noun:  (idiomatic, sports) The early part of a competition’s offseason, where many roster and staff changes are made based on the outcome of the season just concluded.
▸ noun:  (sports) The time of year when contract negotiations start, trades, and competitors change affiliations, frequently starting at mid-season or just before the start of free-agency, and extending to the start of the next season.




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