BALLY

Etymology 1

Adjective

bally (not comparable)

(British, dated, euphemistic) Bloody (used as a mild intensifier).

Adverb

bally (not comparable)

(UK, dated, euphemistic) Very.

Usage notes

Bally is used by the British upper classes, as well as lower classes in the East End of London.

Synonyms

• blasted, dashed

Etymology 2

Noun

bally (plural ballies)

(Multicultural London English) A balaclava.

Anagrams

• lylab

Source: Wiktionary



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