A mouldable silicone-based substance, sold chiefly as a toy, which may stretch, shatter, or bounce sharply, depending on how it is manipulated.
Example sentencesExamples
Yes, it had some snack and coffee machines, but he also added some things specifically intended to relieve stress: Silly Putty, a dartboard, a videogame, a TV, and some magazines.
In my lecture I tell the story of how Silly Putty was invented (a World War II experiment to create a synthetic rubber gone awry.)
With over 300 million sold, it's also one of the most loved toys of all time - Silly Putty.
He kneaded Silly Putty to strengthen his hands and wrists.
A popular product that uses a silicon-based inorganic polymer is Silly Putty.
Definition of Silly Putty in US English:
Silly Putty
nounˈsilē ˈpədē
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A moldable silicone-based substance, sold chiefly as a toy, which may stretch, shatter, or bounce sharply, depending on how it is manipulated.
Example sentencesExamples
In my lecture I tell the story of how Silly Putty was invented (a World War II experiment to create a synthetic rubber gone awry.)
Yes, it had some snack and coffee machines, but he also added some things specifically intended to relieve stress: Silly Putty, a dartboard, a videogame, a TV, and some magazines.
With over 300 million sold, it's also one of the most loved toys of all time - Silly Putty.
A popular product that uses a silicon-based inorganic polymer is Silly Putty.
He kneaded Silly Putty to strengthen his hands and wrists.