brolly

brol·ly

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [brol-ee]
- /ˈbrɒl i/
- /ˈbrɒl.i/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [brol-ee]
- /ˈbrɒl i/

Definitions of brolly word

countable noun brolly A brolly is the same as an umbrella. 3
noun brolly an umbrella (sense 1) 3
noun plural brolly an umbrella. 1
noun brolly umbrella 1
noun brolly (Informal) (Britain, New Zealand, Australia) Umbrella. 0

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Origin of brolly

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

1870-75; alteration of (um)brell(a) + -y2

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Parts of speech for Brolly

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Brolly

brolly popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for brolly

noun brolly

shade — the comparative darkness caused by the interception or screening of rays of light from an object, place, or area.
shelter — something beneath, behind, or within which a person, animal, or thing is protected from storms, missiles, adverse conditions, etc.; refuge.
screen — a movable or fixed device, usually consisting of a covered frame, that provides shelter, serves as a partition, etc.
guard — to keep safe from harm or danger; protect; watch over: to guard the ruler.
parasol — a lightweight umbrella used, especially by women, as a sunshade.

All 11 Synonyms of brolly