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The phrase "act silly" is correct and usable in written English.
You can use it when describing behavior that is playful, foolish, or not serious.
Example: "During the party, the kids began to act silly, running around and laughing uncontrollably."
Alternatives: "behave foolishly" or "be playful".
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"We all act silly from time to time".
Then they take time out to play and act silly.
We laugh, cry, scream and act silly just like the rest of them," Fatima says.
We had our candlelight dinners at home, we used to act silly," Ms. Lillo said.
People who cannot act silly are permitted entry only on a limited basis".
Amelia is a real big kisser, and Willy is friendly and likes to act silly".
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And we act sillier than they do.
The stooge tripped, acted silly, feigned being foolish.
"They wanted the character to be good at the job because when he acts silly and immature – and arguably annoying – you forgive him.
In fact, the fair-skinned people made a rule that dark people could only be entertainers in front of fair people if they painted their faces black or acted silly.
A quick-witted, retired kindergarten teacher, Ms. Shaw wore her red hat with purple and white flowers and a feathery red boa to a luncheon with the Rose Hips and said her group dresses up, acts silly and laughs about growing old.
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