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gally

gal·ly
G g

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [gal-ee]
    • /ˈgæl i/
    • /ˈgɔːli /
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [gal-ee]
    • /ˈgæl i/

Definitions of gally word

  • verb with object gally to frighten or scare. 1
  • noun gally Archaic form of galley. 1
  • adjective gally gall-like, bitter 0
  • adjective gally (of land) damp or barren 0
  • verb gally to frighten; scare 0
  • verb gally (Obsolete (No longer in use)) (Britain, dialect) To frighten; to worry. 0

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Origin of gally

First appearance:

before 1695
One of the 49% oldest English words
1695-1705; compare earlier gallow, apparently representing Old English agælwan to frighten

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Parts of speech for Gally

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

gally popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 61% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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Synonyms for gally

adj gally

  • insulting — giving or causing insult; characterized by affronting rudeness, insolence, etc.
  • rude — discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way: a rude reply.
  • sarcastic — of, relating to, or characterized by sarcasm: a sarcastic reply.
  • mocking — to attack or treat with ridicule, contempt, or derision.
  • disdainful — full of or showing disdain; scornful.

adjective gally

  • ridiculing — speech or action intended to cause contemptuous laughter at a person or thing; derision.

Antonyms for gally

adj gally

  • kind — of a good or benevolent nature or disposition, as a person: a kind and loving person.
  • polite — showing good manners toward others, as in behavior, speech, etc.; courteous; civil: a polite reply.
  • respectful — full of, characterized by, or showing politeness or deference: a respectful reply.
  • flattering — to try to please by complimentary remarks or attention.
  • nice — pleasing; agreeable; delightful: a nice visit.

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