Pally
/ˈpali/ adj, noun, slang
adj, noun, slang ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 An affectionate term of address. US
"‘Sit here, pally.’ He pushed me down."
- 2 A paladin. slang
- 3 A Palestinian. colloquial, derogatory, offensive
- 4 A slightly derogatory and insulting term of address. Australia, US
"What do you think you are doing, pally?"
Adjective
- 1 Like a pal; friendly.
"The O′Briens are the palliest of pals with the Prince of Wales and when HRH is in Biarritz he and Jay are inseparable."
Adjective
- 1 (used colloquially) having the relationship of friends or pals wordnet
Antonyms
All antonymsExample
More examples"The O′Briens are the palliest of pals with the Prince of Wales and when HRH is in Biarritz he and Jay are inseparable."
Etymology
Etymology 1
From pal + -y (adjectival suffix). Piecewise doublet of friary.
Etymology 2
From pal + -y (diminutive suffix).
Etymology 3
Clipping of paladin + -y (diminutive suffix).
Etymology 4
Shortened form with diminutive suffix -y.