The period of time (usually in the months of December and January) where drivers change teams in the sport of Formula One, with driver moves usually being big news in the Formula One community.
Person 1: Dude, have you seen this year's Silly Season (Formula 1)?
Person 2: Yeah, I know, shit is wild.
Person 2: Yeah, I know, shit is wild.
by KolompicF1 December 24, 2023
In politics, the time, especially just before the election, when underliverable promises and wild accusations are the order of the day.
The Left Wing's accusation that the conservative candidate was buying votes is an example of the pre-election political silly season.
by Ruerzi May 14, 2011