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Definition of Pally
1. Adjective. (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals.
Language type: Colloquialism
Similar to: Friendly
Derivative terms: Chum, Chumminess, Mate
Definition of Pally
1. Adjective. Like a pal; friendly. ¹
2. Noun. (American English) An affectionate term of address. ¹
3. Noun. (US Australia) A slightly derogatory and insulting term of address. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Pally
1. marked by close friendship [adj -LIER, -LIEST]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Pally
Literary usage of Pally
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. A Dictionary of American Politics: Comprising Accounts of Political Parties by Everit Brown, Albert Strauss (1892)
"... pally because they rally in defense of their livelihood, while honest citizens,
though vitally affected, do not have their own interest in the matter ..."
2. Reflections on the Late Lord Bolingbroke's Letters on the Study and Use of by John Leland (1753)
"... Letters. pally concerning the books of "Judges, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles^
that there is any colourable pretence for laying with our author, ..."
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